Quality Lead Bio MSAT

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Bio Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Quality Lead who is collaborative, quality‑driven, and solutions‑oriented to join our Quality Internal Manufacturing & Operations team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine l'alleud, Belgium.

About the role:

In this global role, you will provide expert quality leadership and oversight for MSAT activities across internal and external manufacturing of biological drug substances, drug products, and packaging. You will guide quality strategy, support investigations, enable process transfers and validation, and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations. You will collaborate closely with global teams to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cross‑functional problem solving.

Who you will work with:

You will partner with a wide network of internal and external stakeholders across Bio MSAT, Bio MSAT Quality, Supply Chain, Internal and External Manufacturing, CMC Quality, Regulatory Affairs, IT, External & Clinical Supply Quality, and other teams in the global Quality organisation. You will also collaborate with leaders and technical experts across brands, facilities, and geographies.

What you will do :

• You will provide expert QA leadership across Internal & External Bio MSAT activities to support manufacturing, troubleshooting, and decision‑making.
• You will oversee and guide complex investigations, root‑cause analysis, and CAPA implementation to ensure robust and compliant outcomes.
• You will drive quality oversight of process validation, continued process verification, and lifecycle management activities.
• You will support technical transfers, analytical activities, process industrialisation, and improvement initiatives across global sites.
• You will build and enhance quality governance models that optimise collaboration, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• You will promote quality best practices, mentor colleagues, and contribute actively to developing talent within the broader Quality organisation.

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

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a scientific or engineering field relevant to biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in Biopharma operations, including manufacturing processes and analytical methods, with solid understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex technical challenges, influence senior stakeholders, and navigate cross‑functional decision making.
• Strong experience in leading investigations, risk assessment, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate globally and operate effectively in multicultural environments.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate teams while managing projects across geographies and organisational boundaries.

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. 
 
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