Make your mark for patients
To strengthen our Global Quality Auditing department, we are looking for a talented profile to fill the position of: Global Quality Auditor GCP – Braine l’Alleud, Belgium
About the role
The Global Quality Auditor GCP is an experimented profile responsible for ensuring GCP compliance across UCB’s clinical activities. You will plan and conduct audits of sites, CROs, laboratories, vendors and internal systems, while also overseeing outsourced audits to ensure alignment with UCB standards. You will support regulatory inspections, manage audit findings and CAPAs, and provide expert GCP guidance to internal teams. By analyzing audit data and contributing to quality improvements, this role helps maintain the integrity and compliance of UCB’s global clinical operations.
You will work with
As a Global Quality Auditor GCP you will collaborate with a broad network of teams and partners. Internally, you will work closely with Global Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, R&D Quality Management and the wider GXP Global Quality Auditing group, including outsourcing partners and senior QA leadership. Externally, you will interact with investigator sites, CROs and a variety of GCP vendors and external auditors, as well as health authorities during inspections. These collaborations ensure consistent GCP compliance, effective audit execution, and strong quality oversight across UCB’s global clinical activities.
What you will do
Internal & External Auditing/Inspections
Lead and/or participate in the development of the risk based GC(L)P audit program through evaluation of elements of the UCB quality system and their effect on the overall state of compliance of the systemPerform GC(L)P audits as per annual audit program including for cause audits (investigator sites, vendors, systems according to established audit strategy) Perform GC(L)P audits of potential new vendors/partners for purposes of qualification prior to contractual relationshipsPerform due diligence GCP audits of potential company or asset acquisitions, as requiredPrepare, support and follow-up on GC(L)P audits Proactively manage audit findings and CAPAs arising from audits in the Audit Management Tool, using all reasonable efforts to obtain prompt mitigation of deficiencies by responsible functions/persons and escalating concerns as required to senior management.
Drive Insights for UCB through Data
Ensure timely and accurate input of audit and inspection data in Audit Management ToolContribute data and feedback to GCP-relevant internal stakeholders in UCB (e.g. Global Clinical Science and Operations, Global Clinical Development, Development Rare Disease, etc.) relating to Key Quality/Performance Indicators and quality compliance status.
Compliance Issues
Through active participation to several forums and through direct interaction with colleagues, escalate concerns and provide expert guidance on GCP compliance issues to support the development and implementation of necessary CAPAs and quality improvement measures.Contribute to escalation committee meetings and investigations for potential critical findings
Consulting, Educating, Quality Improvement, and External Focus
Utilize in-depth knowledge and understanding of current business trends, applicable regulations and quality principles, to collaborate effectively and influence approaches to quality, and ensure work products and output are aligned with regulatory guidelines, ICH- GCP, other applicable regulatory requirements and UCB global quality standards Lead improvement initiatives, and where relevant, create and own the supporting UCB Policies and standards, oversee their deployment including training material development
Strategic Planning
Support preparation of the GC(L)P Global Quality Auditing program; Investigator/phase 1 Site, GCP vendor and internal system/process audits.
Audit Execution
Perform audit activities across all audit process stages, from audit announcement to CAPA closurePerform all GC(L)P-audit types, including joint GXP (GLP, GPV, IVD/MD/Technology) audits with UCB- or outsourced auditors.
Consultation and Education
Provide GCP & GCLP compliance consulting and education Sharing audit expertise for all GQA audit types with the Global Quality Auditing Team, including the Audit Outsourcing Management Team
Project Management
According to the prioritization in alignment with objectives, strategy, and resources allocation for project management activities within GQA; lead, drive or participate to projects within or outside GQA/Quality
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or an education in a relevant scientific disciplineMinimum of 7 years’ auditing experience (10 years preferred), covering not only investigator-site audits but also vendor- and internal process/system auditsIn-depth knowledge and understanding of GCP, applicable regulations (domestic and international), quality principles, relevant business processes and techniquesPossessing knowledge and experience in auditing central laboratories is considered a valuable asset.Fluent English communication (oral and written); any additional languages are a plus. Familiarity with statistical principles and data analysisFosters a quality culture of shared accountability and knowledge sharing through inspiring, motivating, influencing, teaching and coaching othersKnowledge regarding the use of electronic systems in a regulated environment, and personal functional computer literacyAble to travel nationally and internationally as business necessitates, 30% of time on averageDemonstrated self-starter, highly reliable, with positive, action oriented, enthusiastic approach, ability to manage own workload, set priorities within the remit allocated by management and willingness to accept responsibilitySkilled negotiator, able to influence and obtain cooperation from colleagues, business partners and other stakeholders, including senior management during audit processAbility to independently and critically evaluate quality management systems and quality operations in support of Quality culture and operational output, balancing weaknesses against requirements and expectations. Ability to cope with stressful situations and drive issue resolution and decisions.Demonstrates strong planning and organisational abilities with a systematic approachAbility to apply change management principles and practices, to promote an environment of effective people engagement and efficient transition/adoption of changes
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.