QC External Partner Lead CH

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a QC External Partner Lead who is collaborative strategic and quality-driven to join our Patient Supply Quality Control team based at our UCB campus located in Braine-lAlleud Belgium or in Bulle Switzerland.

About the role

As QC External Partner Lead you will play a key role in strengthening and governing UCBs global external Quality Control network. You will build strong partnerships with third-party laboratories and service providers lead governance and improvement initiatives and drive projects that enhance quality compliance and efficiency across the Patient Supply Quality Control organization. You will work in a highly collaborative environment where your expertise leadership and problem-solving skills will help shape the future of QC operations.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with Quality Control laboratories Patient Supply Quality teams Procurement Regulatory Affairs and external partners worldwide. You will lead cross-functional committees collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to a culture of operational excellence innovation compliance and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• You will manage UCBs global network of external QC partners and laboratory service providers.
• You will lead governance activities and chair the Analytical Supplies & Services Network Committee.
• You will negotiate and oversee contracts budgets and performance indicators with external partners.
• You will identify risks coordinate mitigation plans and ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• You will lead transformation programs and projects that improve QC capabilities processes and efficiency.
• You will foster a culture of operational excellence empowerment safety and continuous improvement.

Interested For this role we are looking for the following education experience and skills:

• Masters degree in Science Pharmacy Chemistry Biotechnology or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within pharmaceutical Quality Control and analytical testing environments.
• Experience managing external partners such as CMOs CROs laboratories or suppliers.
• Strong project management risk assessment and cross-functional stakeholder leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities in both French and English.
• Proven ability to drive quality improvements governance and decision-making in complex environments.

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