Process Automation Lead

Make your mark for patients

UCB is embarking on one of the most significant investments in its history through the development of a new state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing campus in Georgia USA.

Designed to power the future of biologics this new facility will strengthen UCBs global manufacturing network expand supply capabilities for future medicines and support our long-term ambition of bringing innovative treatments to patients around the world. The project combines cutting-edge technology sustainability digital innovation and operational excellence to create a future-ready manufacturing ecosystem.

As a true greenfield initiative it offers a unique opportunity to help design build and launch a world-class biologics manufacturing facility from the ground up while working within a diverse international team spanning the United States and Europe.

We are looking for talented curious and ambitious individuals who want to make a lasting impact and contribute to shaping the future of biologics manufacturing at UCB.

We are looking for aProcess Automation Lead who is collaborative innovative and detail-oriented to join us in ourInternal Manufacturing team based in our UCB campus office in Bulle Switzerland.

About the role

This role is contributing to the design and delivery of a future-ready biologics manufacturing facility.You will ensure that automation systems and industrial IT infrastructure are aligned with manufacturing needs. You will contribute to the design of a compliant and efficient facility by translating operational requirements into robust automation solutions in a rapidly evolving project environment.

Who youll work with

You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with manufacturing sites engineering partners and cross-functional stakeholders. Together you will ensure automation solutions support efficient safe and compliant manufacturing operations working across different time zones.

What youll do

• Represent automation and industrial IT topics within project discussions.
• Translate manufacturing needs into automation and system requirements.
• Review and assess technical documentation related to automation systems.
• Ensure alignment between automation solutions and operational needs.
• Contribute to the integration of digital and future-ready manufacturing technologies.
• Promote strong quality safety and compliance standards.

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

• Experience in industrial automation within biopharmaceutical or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of automation systems industrial IT and digital manufacturing tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to analyse technical data and translate it into practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to adapt to project variabilities and a rapidly evolving work environment.
• Fluent in English; French is an advantage.
• Regular travel to Belgium and occasional travel to the United States may be required during conceptual design and basic design phases.

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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