Team Leader Instrumentation

UCB; La Tour-de-Trême; Hybrid; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global biopharmaceutical company based in Switzerland is seeking a Team Leader Instrumentation to oversee the Production Instrumentation service. This role involves managing a team, collaborating with internal and external partners, and ensuring compliance with quality and HSE standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant technical degree, experience in regulated environments, and strong leadership skills. You will contribute to a supportive and inclusive work culture, focused on creating value for patients.

Leistungen

Hybrid work approach

Career growth opportunities

Supporting culture

Qualifikationen

• CFC Technique or equivalent may be considered if relevant experience in the field.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and industrial instrumentation/metrology.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnological, chemical or food production environments.
• Strong grasp of HSE principles and safe work practices.

Aufgaben

• Manage and develop the Production Instrumentation service.
• Collaborate with internal clients and external partners.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and evaluate team members.
• Ensure compliance with quality and HSE policies.

Kenntnisse

GMP regulations

Instrumentation

MS Office

Leadership

HSE principles

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Fluency in French

Proficiency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field

Tools

SAP quality records

Metrology software (e.g. Optimu)

Jobbeschreibung

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Team Leader Instrumentation who is eager to join our Technical Services department based in our office in Bulle.

About the role

As Team Leader Instrumentation you will manage and develop the Production Instrumentation service within the Technical Services department at our Bulle site. Your mission is to align the service with the site’s vision, strategy and objectives ensuring compliance with quality (cGMP), health safety and environmental (HSE) standards. You will play a key role in deploying HSE policy and in leading the Production Instrumentation team.

Who you’ll work with

You will collaborate with internal clients across the organization, coordinate with external partners (e.g. DIT metrology maintenance providers) and lead a team of Production Instrumentation technicians. You will also interact with site management and contribute to cross‑functional projects and audits.

What you’ll do

• Organize and oversee the activities of the Production Instrumentation team within budget and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal clients to evolve the service organization.
• Recruit, onboard, train, develop and evaluate team members; build versatility across the team.
• Build and maintain service schedules; set priorities and coordinate interventions with users and external partners.
• Manage the equipment fleet (instruments, tools and standards); secure spare parts inventory.
• Ensure proper management of instrumentation standards (type calibration, compliance, availability).
• Develop and monitor performance indicators to optimize cost and intervention time; lead service routines and improvement projects.
• Act as process data owner for service software; maintain databases and perform periodic reviews (vendors, access audit trail).
• Ensure compliance with quality and HSE policies; lead deviations, CAPAs, change controls; support internal/external inspections.
• Serve as backup for the Maintenance and Instrumentation Manager when delegated.
• Integrate UCB’s ambitions for diversity, equity, inclusion, business, health, management, environmental policy, ethics compliance and patient value culture into daily responsibilities.

I nterested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field; CFC Technique or equivalent may be considered if relevant experience in the field.
• Additional certifications in quality, safety or instrumentation are an advantage.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and industrial instrumentation/metrology.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnological, chemical or food production environments.
• Strong grasp of HSE principles and safe work practices.
• Proficiency with IT tools: MS Office (Excel, Word), SAP quality records and document management systems (e.g. Source), statistical tools/control charts and metrology software (e.g. Optimu).
• Proven ability to lead a team and work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
• Planning and organizational strength; sound judgment, accountability and decision making.
• Talent identification and development; ability to set objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Priority management, analytical and synthesis skills; problem solving for unforeseen situations; proactive mindset.
• Clear concise communication; attentive listening and observation; flexibility and strong writing skills.
• Fluency in French with the ability to communicate in English.

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.