Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an Industrial Lead Bio Drug Substance who is proactive, strategic, and quality-oriented to join our Industrialization & Network Planning team, based in our Bulle office in Switzerland, with the possibility to be recruited for our Braine-l'Alleud office in Belgium. This role involves approximately 10% travel annually between the two countries.

 

About the role

As an Industrial Lead Bio Drug Substance, you will develop and implement industrialization and manufacturing strategies for late-stage development and commercial products. You will also manage strategic project portfolios, ensure supply network readiness, and act as a subject matter expert supporting CMC activities.

 

Who you’ll work with

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, manufacturing leaders, and technical experts. You’ll work closely with internal development groups, UCB manufacturing sites, and external CMOs to ensure strategic alignment and delivery across the product lifecycle.

 

What you’ll do

Develop long-term industrial plans for Bio Drug Substance manufacturingManage strategic project portfolios and lead lifecycle activitiesEnsure alignment of development strategies with industrial capabilitiesAssess and mitigate risks across the supply and process lifecycleSupport regulatory submissions and product launch readinessAct as SME in manufacturing governance and technical discussions

 

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

University degree in science, engineering, or related fieldMinimum 5 years’ experience in pharma or biotech manufacturing or industrializationStrong knowledge of Bio Drug Substance development and supply processesExperience in project and portfolio management within cross-functional teamsUnderstanding of regulatory and cGMP requirements in biologicsFluency in English, with excellent communication and documentation 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 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. 
 
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.