Junior Bioprocess Engineer

Make your mark for patients

UCB is an international biopharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products. It specializes in researching therapeutic solutions for patients suffering from severe diseases, treated by specialists, particularly in the fields of the central nervous system (including epilepsy) and inflammation (including allergies).  

The Braine-l'Alleud site specializes in chemical synthesis, development, manufacturing, and packaging of pharmaceutical products. 

More information at: www.ucb.com

Your mission:
The Bio Process Engineer Jr main responsibilities are:

• Be accountable for overseeing process-oriented projects related to equipment and systems, 
  integrating product, engineering, Digitalization and automation components 
• Address minor and major investigations across product, engineering, and automation domains. 
• This dual-role position is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of major initiatives within our cutting-edge biomanufacturing facility.e position is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of major initiatives within our cutting-edge biomanufacturing facility.

Project:

• Execute process and equipment-oriented projects, integrating product, engineering, digitalization and automation components.
• Facilitate comprehensive project plans, including budgets, timelines, and resource allocations. 
• Facilitate project kick-off meetings and provide ongoing guidance to project teams.

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.

• Serve as the primary liaison with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Challenge existing proposals and solutions, leveraging expertise to drive innovation and 
  optimization 

Your profile:

• Degree: Master’s degree
• Languages: French; English is a plus
• Affinity for automation and digitalization
• Initial experience in a regulated environment is a plus

Please note that this program is in partnership with Business France, and we follow the prerequisites required by Business France to carry out a VIE assignment. The main participation prerequisites are as follows:

• Be between 18 and 28 years old; 

• Hold the nationality of a member country of the European Economic Area; 

• Have not worked or lived in the country where the mission will take place; 

• Be available to dedicate yourself to the mission full-time; 

• If you have French nationality or dual nationality, be in compliance with the national service obligations of France (Numéro Identifiant Défense); 

• Have a clean criminal record. 

If you do not meet all these conditions, we will not be able to consider your application.