Quality Systems Lead

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a QA Systems Lead who is eager to join our Quality Bulle Manufacturing department based in our manufacturing site in Bulle Switzerland.

About the role

As a QA Systems Lead you will provide both strategic and operational support across Quality Systems to senior management line management and internal customers. Working in close partnership with local and global stakeholders you will help shape quality strategies streamline processes reinforce compliance and embed high-quality standards across the Bulle site.

As part of our commitment to delivering highquality medicines to patients you will take on a central role in driving quality culture supporting operational excellence and ensuring compliance with UCB and GMP standards.

Who youll work with

• The Quality Bulle Manufacturing leadership team
• Local and global Quality System stakeholders
• Operational teams across manufacturing
• Internal and external auditors
• Supplier Quality teams
• HSE representatives

Your work will have direct interaction with senior management as you lead key quality committees reviews and processes.

What youll do

Quality System activities

• Strengthen the compliance culture at the Bulle site in line with UCB and GMP expectations.
• Actively participate in projects related to quality strategy implementation.
• Represent the Quality System team internally and act as a key quality ambassador.
• Drive simplification and streamlining initiatives and support continuous improvement.
• Write review approve and improve Quality documentation and system procedures.
• Organize and participate in Quality Committees.
• Perform weekly and monthly Quality Systems KPI reporting.
• Lead organize and document the quarterly Quality & HSE Management Review.
• Lead and participate in internal GMP audits and supplier audits.

Local Process Owner responsibilities

Be responsible for the governance performance and training of major quality processes such as:

• Deviation & CAPA flow
• External audit preparation
• Internal audit
• Quality Risk Management (QRM)
• Quality Management Review (QMR)
• QMS Lifecycle

HSE responsibilities

• Contribute to periodic HSE audits and actively support HSE policy deployment.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures and use of protective equipment.
• Report any accidents incidents near misses or unsafe situations promptly.
• Promote HSE culture across the team.

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills

• Masters or equivalent in a scientific or technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMPregulated environment ideally within Quality Assurance or operations.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience writing scientific/technical documentation.
• Autonomous and strong at multitasking.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal).
• Strong project coordination and ability to meet critical deadlines.
• High discretion and attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of GxP environment.
• Very strong meeting preparation and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
• Fluency in French is required; English at an intermediate level or above is an asset.

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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