Quality Analytical Services Manager

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Quality for Quality Control Manager who is analytic, autonomous and decisive to join us in our Quality Bulle Manufacturing team, based in our production site in Bulle, Switzerland.

About the role

As a Quality for QC Manager you will manage the Quality team, to ensure the quality of drug substances and drug products all along the manufacturing process, from the arrival of materials until the release of final products.

You will also maintain and develop an organization to ensure and optimize an efficient interface with Bulle Quality analytical services unit and the Internal Manufacturing Quality unit.

Who you’ll work with

Reporting to the Head of Quality Bulle Manufacturing, you will be part of a team of 9 colleagues and will manage a team.

What you’ll do

1. You will valorize an efficient organization to reach the operational goals set out by the company in the scope of the vision, missions and Patient Values Strategy. Assure positive impact on Security, Quality, Time and Cost by supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities.
2. You will align the quality practices with your peers to gain agility to maintain and improve operational performance of the Quality department in line with site objectives.
3. As deputy of the Responsible Person, you will release or reject products.
4. You will participate in defining and implementing quality processes, develop and maintain a quality organization, and drive quality leadership and technical expertise.
5. You will define and communicate quality objectives, ensure efficient interfaces with various departments, and develop robust deviation and change control management.
6. You will establish and maintain KPIs for monitoring quality performance, ensure communication of compliance status, and identify areas for improvement.

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills:

1. Master’s degree and a confirmed experience in a GMP regulated environment and technical competencies in the pharmaceutical industry.
2. Experience with FDA, European and Japanese investigators during on-site inspections, and experience interacting with Regulatory review staff on submission issues.
3. Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and analytical techniques.
4. Requires the ability to validate decisions by utilizing strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
5. Stress resistant and capable of risk management behavior.
6. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in French and in English are required, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and provide leadership.
7. Excellent management background with the ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities.

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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.