Qualification & Cleaning Validation Corporate Process Owner

UCB S.A.; Eigenbrakel; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB S.A. is seeking a strategic Qualification & Cleaning Validation Corporate Process Owner to join the Belgium Support Services & Braine Campus, based at the UCB campus in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.

You will own and govern global Qualification and Cleaning Validation processes within the Quality Management System, drive harmonization across sites, and ensure ongoing inspection readiness while leading key strategic initiatives worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in scientific, engineering, or pharmaceutical field.
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Qualification and Cleaning Validation.
• Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, including CFR 21, EudraLex, and regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems, deviations, CAPAs, and change control processes.
• Proven project management, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership capabilities.
• Fluent communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern global Qualification and Cleaning Validation processes within the Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain global standards, procedures, and training materials.
• Monitor process performance through KPIs, risks, deviations, CAPAs, and inspection outcomes.
• Lead strategic projects and change initiatives supporting process improvement and harmonization.
• Build strong stakeholder partnerships and facilitate global governance and decision-making forums.
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain continuous inspection readiness across manufacturing sites.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Quality systems

GxP compliance

Leadership

Change control

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in scientific, engineering, or pharmaceutical field

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for astrategic, collaborative, and influential Qualification & Cleaning Validation Corporate Process Owner to join our team within Belgium Support Services & Braine Campus, based at our UCB campus in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.

About the role

As Qualification & Cleaning Validation Corporate Process Owner, you will play a key role in ensuring excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across UCB's Internal Manufacturing network. You will own the governance of global Qualification and Cleaning Validation processes, drive harmonization across sites, and help maintain a permanent state of inspection readiness. You will also lead strategic initiatives that support operational performance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable quality standards worldwide.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with a global network of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Local Process Owners, Quality representatives, manufacturing sites, and cross-functional stakeholders. You will act as a key connector between sites and global functions, fostering collaboration, alignment, and the sharing of best practices across UCB's Internal Manufacturing organization.

What you will do

• You will own and govern global Qualification and Cleaning Validation processes within the Quality Management System.
• You will develop and maintain global standards, procedures, and training materials.
• You will monitor process performance through KPIs, risks, deviations, CAPAs, and inspection outcomes.
• You will lead strategic projects and change initiatives supporting process improvement and harmonization.
• You will build strong stakeholder partnerships and facilitate global governance and decision-making forums.
• You will ensure GMP compliance and maintain continuous inspection readiness across manufacturing sites.

Interested?

For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a scientific, engineering, or pharmaceutical field.
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Qualification and Cleaning Validation.
• Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, including CFR 21, EudraLex, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems, deviations, CAPAs, and change control processes.
• Proven project management, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership capabilities.
• Fluent communication skills in both French and English.

At UCB, we value diversity, inclusion, and the unique perspectives that every colleague brings. If you are passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and leading global process excellence, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of our manufacturing network.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.