Biologics Drug Substance Project Leader

UCB S.A.; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB S.A. in the United Kingdom (Slough) seeks a DS NBE Project Leader to drive biologics development from preclinical through Phase 3, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring high quality, compliant execution across the product lifecycle.

You will partner with Clinical Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and external partners to translate innovative science into therapies, while managing risks, budgets, and timelines to deliver patient impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 8+ years' experience in CMC biological pharmaceutical development and process sciences.
• 5+ years' experience in biologics upstream or downstream process development.
• Proven success leading complex projects and influencing teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong project management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead one Drug Substance biologics development projects from preclinical development through Phase 3 and support technical transfer.
• Represent Drug Substance activities within cross-functional Technical Satellite Teams and key stakeholder forums.
• Define and execute integrated Drug Substance development strategies aligned with overall CMC objectives.
• Coordinate and empower subject matter experts to deliver project milestones on time and within budget.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide scientific leadership, drive continuous improvement, and support regulatory submissions and product development activities.

Skills

Strong project management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Excellent English communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

UCB S.A. in the United Kingdom (Slough) seeks a DS NBE Project Leader to drive biologics development from preclinical through Phase 3, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring high quality, compliant execution across the product lifecycle.

You will partner with Clinical Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and external partners to translate innovative science into therapies, while managing risks, budgets, and timelines to deliver patient impact.