Bio Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Quality Lead
About this opportunity
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Bio MSAT Quality Lead who is strategic, collaborative, and influential to join our Quality Internal Manufacturing and Operations team, based at our UCB campus located in Bulle, Switzerland.
About the role
You are going to play a key global role in ensuring Quality oversight of Bio MSAT activities across internal and external manufacturing. You will drive quality excellence, support technical transfers and validation, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help solve complex quality challenges impacting multiple products and stakeholders.
Who you will work with
You will work closely with Global QA teams, MSAT teams, Supply Chain, Regulatory, IT, and manufacturing operations. You are going to collaborate with internal and external partners across geographies, influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to a strong, connected Quality organisation.
What you will do
You will provide expert QA leadership for Bio MSAT activities across internal and external manufacturing.
You will drive troubleshooting, investigations, and CAPA implementation with rigor and transparency.
You will oversee process validation, CPV, and technical transfers across manufacturing sites.
You will build and maintain strong stakeholder networks across MSAT, Quality, and operations.
You will promote continuous improvement and best practices within the global Quality organisation.
You will contribute to governance, mentoring colleagues, and supporting team development.
Interested?
For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
Master’s or PhD in a scientific or relevant discipline (e.g. Biopharma, Biotechnology).
Strong experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, MSAT, and Quality Assurance.
Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements and analytical/validation processes.
Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders globally.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and risk management.
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multicultural environment.
Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.
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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.
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 [email protected] . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Requisition ID: 93559
Recruiter: Joachim Cemolin
Hiring Manager: Martin Bateman
Talent Partner: Sandrine Eelbo
Job Level: MM II
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