About this opportunity
Make your mark for patients
To strengthen our Global Quality Assurance department, we are looking for a talented professional to fill the position of: Evidence Quality Lead – Bulle -Switzerland.
About the role
As part of the UCB Quality organization, the Evidence Quality Lead (EQL) actively enables compliant Research, Development and Pharmacovigilance processes (i.e., GLP GCP GVP) from candidate to asset delivery, to commercial branding, with a focus on successful global launches and sustainable access for our patients. Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, the EQL plays a crucial role in ensuring quality by design and maintaining continuous inspection readiness.
You will work with
You will work closely with a variety of internal functions within Quality and the Business area’s you support. Additionally, you will engage with external partners and vendors to ensure the integrity of data for delegated activities.
What you will do
Develop and Maintain the Quality Strategy at a Compound Level
Create and sustain a quality roadmap for strategic quality objectives, covering the clinical development and post-marketing phases,
Identify and manage risks using a risk-based approach across compounds, processes, systems, sites, and vendors
Ensure compliance with GxP regulations, guidance, and internal procedures while reducing complexity
Proactively Identify Opportunities to De-Risk at a Compound Level
Plan and execute quality activities independently to ensure subject safety and data integrity, complying with protocols and regulations
Lead compliance investigations and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventative actions from deviations, audits and inspections
Escalate issues early and ensure effective resolution or measures are in place
Lead or contribute to complex projects
Manage pre-inspection documentation, quality reviews, in collaboration with functional SMEs and global process owners.
Monitor Performance
Conduct analytics and qualitative assessments to identify trends
Monitor quality deliverables from vendors and partners, sharing updates with internal functions
Ensure continuous inspection readiness and integrity of the data included in regulatory dossiers
Lead/support inspections and investigations, coordinating responses and hosting strategies
GxP Quality Advisor Responsibilities
Review and implement updates to GxP legislation, define best practices and assess the impact on procedures, systems and contractual arrangements
Provide expert advice to mitigate compliance risks or to address complex issues.
Deliver presentations to peers, senior management, and industry audiences
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare-related field
Minimum of 10 years in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in research or clinical development
Fluent English communication (oral and written); any additional languages are a plus.
Ability to translate regulatory and quality expectations into operations, based on knowledge of quality principles
Experience in GLP, GCP and/or GVP quality auditing, inspection, compliance management, and/or Medical Device regulations/operations is an asset
Ability to drive collaboration and engagement across the stakeholder network, motivating others to achieve results
Skilled in influencing others within a global matrix organization and driving informed decision-making
Capable of prioritizing and focusing on critical issues using a risk-based approach
Manages quality and compliance issues with diligence, rigor, transparency and timeliness
Strong analytical skills with experience in analyzing and synthesizing complex data
Proficient in presenting complex projects and issues clearly and succinctly
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: 92447
Recruiter: Hiba Loutfi
Hiring Manager: Carolina DeDosantos-Valdivia
Talent Partner: Sandrine Eelbo
Job Level: MM II
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