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UCB Pharma

Biopharmaceuticals for neurology and immunology therapies

Qualification Manager Périodique

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Updated on Nov 14
Full-timeBulle, SwitzerlandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in engineering or relevant higher education, ideally in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or technical field.
  • More than five years of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry and more than five years of experience qualifying facilities and systems.
  • Confirmed leadership and team-management experience, including setting a vision, organizing resources according to site priorities, making decisions autonomously, and leading large cross-functional projects.
  • Proficiency with performance indicators and the ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Confirmed experience in periodic qualification, including HVAC and gas systems, and thermal mapping.
  • Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices, regulatory requirements, and controlled production environments.
  • Good spoken and written French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Periodic Qualification team, define a clear vision for the team, develop team members’ skills, and monitor individual and collective objectives and performance.
  • Organize the team; manage resources, recruitment, workload, and priorities according to site needs, risks, and priorities; and ensure documentation quality, commitment fulfillment, and internal customer satisfaction.
  • Lead activity planning, arbitrate priorities, adapt resource allocation, coordinate external service providers, and ensure deadlines and objectives are met.
  • Independently own the qualification strategy and lead qualification for strategic site projects, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure the compliance of deliverables, schedules, and associated decisions.
  • Define the periodic qualification strategy and qualification strategies within the role’s area of responsibility.
  • Oversee periodic qualification of facilities, including HVAC, gas, and mapping systems, in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Oversee periodic qualification of SIP systems and autoclaves in close collaboration with the Sterility Qualification Lead.
  • Lead continuous-improvement initiatives, manage deviations and change controls, and represent the team and qualification process during audits and inspections.
  • Act as a key point of reference for the Qualification Operations team and, when needed, serve as backup for the Qualification Operations Manager to support continuity of operations and decision-making.

About the Company

UCB Pharma

Biopharmaceuticals for neurology and immunology therapies

UCB Pharma focuses on developing treatments for severe diseases in neurology and immunology. It discovers, develops, and commercializes novel molecules and generates products aimed at improving patient lives. The company works by researching and developing therapies, integrating patient insights to guide innovation, and investing over a quarter of revenue into scientific research. Its global presence (about 9,000 employees across 40 countries) and €5.3 billion 2023 revenue reflect its scale and commitment to bringing therapies to patients worldwide. UCB differentiates itself by combining direct patient engagement with substantial R&D investment to address unmet needs in neurology and immunology, aiming to transform lives through science and patient care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
City of Brussels, Belgium
Founded
1928

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