Qualification Lead

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aSterility Qualification Leadwho is eager to be part of ourQualification team based in our biotechnological pharmaceutical and chemical production site inBulleSwitzerland.

About the role

As the Sterility Qualification Lead you will be responsible for ensuring the qualification of installations and systems in accordance with procedures regulatory requirements and user needs. You will provide expertise in qualification during investigations Change Controls and projects. You will present the qualification process and documentation during inspections and audits by health authorities and partners.

Additionally you will act as an expert supporting the management of the Qualification Specialists team and be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for major and strategic projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of equipment qualification and technologies.

What youll do

• Develop and implement comprehensive qualification strategies for different projects compliant with industry standards and regulations.
• Act as a point of reference and support qualification specialists (both internal and external) in their activities.
• Be responsible for good qualification practices on the production site and suggest improvements in line with changing regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the coordination of qualification activities with internal & external partners.
• Participate in technical or organizational cross-functional projects as well as in specific manufacturing projects for activities related to qualification.
• Participate to deviations and Change Controls as SME for qualification related subjects
• Present the qualification documentation during inspections and audits by health authorities and partners.

Interested For this role were looking for the followingeducation experienceandskills

• Engineering or masters degree in Life Science
• In-depth knowledge of cGMPs and regulations linked with biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• More than 5 years in pharmaceutical and/or biotechnological manufacturing.
• More than 5 years in qualification of installations/systems.
• Previous experience in qualification of complex analytical equipment & biotechnology manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High level of organization and autonomy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization and work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• High capacity to anticipate issues identify priorities and make decisions.
• RA/QA expertise.
• Good level of spoken and written French and English.

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 dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent 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 thats 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 weve 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.

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