Global Regulatory CMC Scientist

UCB S.A.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in the UK seeks a Regulatory CMC Scientist to define and prepare CMC documentation for regulatory submissions. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring strategic communication, and contributing to ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or preferably a Master’s in a relevant field, with significant experience in Regulatory Affairs CMC or related areas. A supportive and inclusive work environment is offered, with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Regulatory Affairs CMC.
• Proven track record of successful authoring CMC sections of marketing authorisations.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and analytical development.

Responsibilities

• Author regional and global CMC documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Provide regulatory CMC leadership on cross-functional teams.
• Ensure communication of CMC regulatory strategy to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Master's degree in life science

Tools

Change management systems

Regulatory documentation tools

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Regulatory CMC Scientist to join our Global Regulatory team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium) or Slough (UK) offices.

About the role

Define the strategy, planning and preparation (writing and review) of CMC submission documentation for regulatory submissions (new marketing applications, variations) from a global/regional perspective to achieve timely approvals to meet business needs.

Who you’ll work with

You will work within the Regulatory CMC team and partner with other technical functions across the business.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for authoring regional and global CMC documentation for submissions in line with agreed global regulatory strategy, and within agreed timelines.
• Provide regulatory CMC leadership on the cross functional sub teams (Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) Teams and Technical Teams and advise on best practices.
• Contribute and ensure adequate provision of regulatory CMC input to all Health Authority (HA) interactions on CMC matters in all regions.
• Ensures effective communication of CMC regulatory strategy, risks, and overall plan to GRA Teams, Technical, Development and Commercial Teams.
• Highlights anticipated and ongoing critical issues arising through the product life cycle in a timely manner to senior management to enable communication to key stakeholders.
• Lead or contribute to ongoing process improvement and department initiatives within the CMC Regulatory Affairs function, including process improvements, SOP review and development, and evaluation/implementation of digital strategies and tools.

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred in a relevant life science or business-related discipline.
• Significant relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferably in Regulatory Affairs CMC and/or in pharmaceutical manufacturing, analytical development, and quality assurance/control or related technical field, or as a regulatory authority in a CMC review capacity.
• Proven track record of successful authoring and contribution to delivering CMC sections of marketing authorisations for new biological and/or chemical entities.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements, standard systems (e.g. change management systems and tools).
• Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills with established internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving ability, flexibility, influence, and effective teamwork skills.

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 are not 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 at [e-mail]. Please note that if your enquiry is not related to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through this channel.