MSAT Bio DS Process Lead

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a MSAT Bio DS Process Lead who is collaborative, solution‑oriented, and highly organized to join our Internal & External Manufacturing Large Molecules MSAT team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine‑l'Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium.

About the role

You are going to drive the transfer, validation, and lifecycle management of mammalian biotechnological drug substance processes. You will act as the technical owner of commercial processes, ensuring their robustness, compliance, and continuous improvement across internal and external manufacturing sites.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate closely with development teams, manufacturing units, Quality Assurance, Industrial Leads, MSAT Lab teams, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations. You will interact with regulatory partners and contribute to inspections, process reviews, and cross‑functional improvement initiatives.

What you will do

• You will lead tech transfers from development and/or commercial to commercial manufacturing sites.
• You will be responsible for defining control strategies, risk assessments, and documentation packages.
• You will manage commercial-scale process validation and CPV activities.
• You will support manufacturing campaigns, troubleshooting, and regulatory inspections.
• You are going to coordinate small‑scale studies, process improvements, and cross‑functional investigations.
• You will collaborate as an SME in deviation management, change controls, and lifecycle management activities.

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

• Master's degree or PhD in biotechnology, biology, or life sciences (or equivalent experience).
• 10 or more years of experience in Biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent
• Strong understanding of mammalian biotechnological manufacturing processes.
• Experience with tech transfer, validation, or CPV in a GMP environment.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English, with strong stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex data, structure information clearly, and drive decisions.
• Strong organization, autonomy, problem‑solving, and leadership mindset.

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 don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't 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 that's 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, we've 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. 
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA- Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.