Senior Non-Clinical Formulation Lead

1000scholars; Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB - Union Chimique Belge in Belgium seeks a Non-Clinical Formulation Lead to shape strategies for small molecules, peptides, and other synthetic medicines from discovery through non-clinical development. You will provide scientific direction for formulation screening and regulated studies, translating complex data into clear development decisions and regulatory documentation.

You will collaborate across teams, supervise regulatory documentation, and drive innovation to improve scientific

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Ideally 5 years’ pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, or biopharmaceutical experience.
• Formulation expertise across drug substance, drug product, analytical, or biopharmaceutical development.
• Knowledge of regulated quality practices and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing clear scientific and regulatory documentation.
• Strong interest in innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in an evolving organization.
• Confident English communication and collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Shape formulation strategies from discovery through non-clinical development.
• Coordinate the drug product project team during preclinical development.
• Design experiments, interpret data, and recommend scientific actions.
• Oversee formulations supporting regulated toxicology, cardiovascular, and telemetry studies.
• Manage scientific activities with internal teams and external partners.
• Champion innovation and introduce new ways of working to increase efficiency and impact.
• Author regulatory documents and connect R&D functions.

Skills

English communication

Collaboration

Project planning

Risk management

Education

Master’s degree in science

Job description

UCB - Union Chimique Belge in Belgium seeks a Non-Clinical Formulation Lead to shape strategies for small molecules, peptides, and other synthetic medicines from discovery through non-clinical development. You will provide scientific direction for formulation screening and regulated studies, translating complex data into clear development decisions and regulatory documentation.

You will collaborate across teams, supervise regulatory documentation, and drive innovation to improve scientific