Global SME Clean et Black Utilities

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aGlobal Clean & Black Utilities Expert who is eager to join our Engineering & Sites and Facilities department based in our manufacturing site in Bulle Switzerland.

About the role

UCB is transforming the way we manage physical assets across all sites worldwide. As part of this transformation we are looking for a Global Clean & Black Utilities Expert to join our Physical Asset Management organization within Engineering & Sites & Facilities (ESF).

In this global expert role you will shape UCBs strategy for clean utilities and selected non-GMP utility and waste systems ensuring consistency innovation compliance and safety across all CAPEX and lifecycle projects.

You will be the reference for Clean Utilities globally and play a critical role in defining standards driving innovation and influencing major engineering programs across Belgium Switzerland the US Japan and the UK.

Who youll work with

• The Physical Asset Management / Asset Technical Standards & Expertise Team.
• Engineering & Sites & Facilities project leads.
• Global network of experts and external partners (e.g. ISPE).
• Asset owners users and design engineering leads.
• EHS Quality and manufacturing stakeholders worldwide.

Your expertise will directly contribute to UCBs global technical excellence and long-term asset strategy.

What youll do

• Define and develop global technical standards for clean utilities gas systems water pretreatment and waste systems integrating safety sustainability and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the global strategy for utility-related systems on all engineering CAPEX projects and contribute expertise during design reviews and technical assessments.
• Provide expert guidance to engineering teams asset owners and project leads to ensure robust technical solutions aligned with cGxP EHS and Good Engineering Practices.
• Monitor technological trends and drive innovation in equipment lifecycle management digitalization and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Build and lead a global network of internal and external experts fostering knowledge flow and best-practice sharing across UCB.
• Support transformation initiatives across UCB sites worldwide and contribute to technical peer reviews gap assessments and competency matrix development.
• Act as SME for one Safety / Potential Life-Changing Activity topic (e.g. pressurized equipment chemical storage & handling LOTO).
• Ensure technical oversight and follow-up of projects managed by Engineering & Sites & Facilities.

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

• Bachelors or masters degree in engineering Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in utilities engineering or technical operations in the pharmaceutical or regulated industry.
• Strong technical background in clean utilities gas systems and waste systems in cGxP environments.
• Deep expertise in clean utilities (WFI RO purified water clean steam gases) and waste systems (chemical process biowaste).
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards cGMP/GLP ICH FDA CMC ISPE/PDA guidance.
• Experience with qualification & validation (V-cycle ASTM E2500).
• Ability to interpret and set up P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence across multiple levels and functions.
• Proven leadership and experience working in large complex international projects.
• Full professional proficiency in English and French.

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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