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Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Bio Process Equipment Subject Matter Expert who is innovative, collaborative, and solution-oriented to join our Global Engineering team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
As a Bio Process Equipment Subject Matter Expert, you will play a key role in shaping the future of UCB’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. You will provide technical leadership across the entire product lifecycle, from R&D and CMC development to commercial manufacturing. You will influence equipment strategies, support major CAPEX programs, drive innovation, and ensure that bio-process equipment solutions are scalable, compliant, and fit for future business needs.
Who you will work with
You will work closely with Engineering Project Managers, Manufacturing and Operations teams, CMC Development, R&D, Bio Process Development, Quality Assurance, Validation, and Digital Technology teams. You will also collaborate with equipment suppliers and engineering partners worldwide to support strategic projects, technology adoption, and operational excellence across UCB’s manufacturing network.
What you will do
You will provide technical leadership for bio-process equipment across development and manufacturing activities.
You will support global CAPEX projects from feasibility studies through commissioning and start-up.
You will define equipment requirements and ensure robust, scalable, and compliant engineering solutions.
You will drive qualification, validation, and risk assessment activities using quality-by-design principles.
You will manage technical relationships with suppliers and support equipment selection decisions.
You will promote innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across sites and projects.
Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Significant experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and process technologies.
Proven experience delivering engineering and CAPEX projects in regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, EMA, qualification, validation, and risk-based approaches.
Ability to influence stakeholders and translate complex technical challenges into pragmatic solutions.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and change leadership skills in multidisciplinary environments.
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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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