Downstream Biomanufacturing Process Expert

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 a Downstream Biomanufacturing Process Expert who is collaborative proactive and innovative to join us in ourInternal Manufacturing team based at our UCB campus in Bulle Switzerland.

About the role

This role is part of the internal manufacturing project contributing to the design and delivery of a future-ready biologics manufacturing facility. You will play an important role in a major biopharmaceutical manufacturing project helping bring end-user knowledge into design and delivery decisions from start to finish. You will represent manufacturing needs translate operational requirements into practical project inputs and help ensure the future facility is designed for safe high-quality and efficient commercial production in a rapidly evolving project environment.

Who youll work with

You will be working in a team that partners closely with manufacturing colleagues global cross-functional teams and project stakeholders to shape a new manufacturing facility in Georgia United States. The team combines operational expertise technical knowledge and strong collaboration to make sure manufacturing needs are understood reflected in project decisions and aligned with future business needs working across different time zones.

What youll do

• Represent manufacturing in project discussions and ensure operational needs are reflected in facility design systems and ways of working.
• Translate technical process and user requirements into clear project inputs that support practical and future-ready manufacturing solutions.
• Review technical documents and data to support sound decisions for purification filtration and buffer preparation processes.
• Work with manufacturing sites and cross-functional partners to gather best practices operational insight and lessons learned.
• Promote strong health safety environmental and quality standards in daily project decisions and deliverables.
• Stay informed on industry developments and help bring new technologies and modern manufacturing approaches into the project.

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

• Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field or equivalent experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical operations and large-scale drug substance or purification projects within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of mammalian biopharmaceutical production buffer preparation process operations and supporting digital tools and systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly write technical documentation and collaborate effectively across functions and stakeholder groups.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments including inspections audits and compliance-focused decision-making.
• 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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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1