About this opportunity
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We are looking for a Device Documentation Specialist who is methodical, detail-oriented, with excellent interrelation skills to join us in our Devices, Artwork and Packaging (DAP) team.
The position can be based in one of our campuses in Braine l’Alleud (BE), or Bulle (CH).
About the Role
This role operates within cross ‑ functional technical project teams responsible for the design, development, industrialization and life cycle management of drug–device combination products. The Device Documentation Specialist supports device development programs by coordinating documentation activities, tracking key deliverables, and ensuring the integrity, consistency and availability of development data required for design reviews and regulatory submissions.
Who you’ll work with
Reporting to the Head of Device Transversal Services , you will act as a documentation and project support specialist , partnering with technical teams, project leaders, and regulatory stakeholders to support device and packaging documentation activities. You will help ensure that development documentation and project deliverables remain organized, traceable, and aligned with project timelines and submission requirements.
What You’ll Do
Documentation & Deliverables Coordination :
Support documentation activities across drug-device combination product development programs.
Maintain and track documentation plans and deliverables in alignment with project timelines and key development milestones.
Coordinate the collection, organization and consolidation of technical documentation required for Design Reviews and regulatory submissions.
Monitor documentation readiness and escalate potential delays, gaps or inconsistencies to project teams.
Support the preparation of development and submission documentation packages by ensuring required documents are available and up to date.
Data Integrity & Documentation Quality :
Perform documentation consistency and completeness checks across device and packaging development records.
Support data integrity activities by verifying that documentation is accurate, traceable and aligned across multiple sources.
Assist in identifying documentation gaps , missing information or discrepancies that may impact project deliverables.
Maintain documentation trackers and dashboards to provide visibility on deliverable status and readiness.
Contribute to the implementation of documentation management and data governance best practices.
Cross-Functional Project Support :
Collaborate with technical SMEs, project leaders, quality, regulatory and external partners to coordinate documentation activities.
Organize and facilitate documentation review meetings , follow-up actions and status updates.
Support project teams in planning and tracking documentation-related activities and deliverables.
Provide regular updates on documentation progress , risks and readiness to stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement :
Contribute to the development and maintenance of procedures, guidance documents and working practices related to device documentation activities.
Support initiatives to improve documentation processes, data management and deliverable tracking.
Participate in digitization and process improvement projects related to device and packaging documentation.
Promote consistent documentation practices across development programs.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
Education & Experience :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
3-7 years of experience in medical devices, drug-device combination products and/or pharmaceuticals.
Experience supporting technical documentation, development projects, regulatory submissions, or quality systems.
Familiarity with design control documentation and regulated product development environments is an advantage.
Knowledge of data integrity and document management principles is desirable.
Understanding of drug ‑ delivery device regulatory frameworks , including EU MDR , Article 117 , GSPR , 21 CFR Part 820 , 21 CFR Part 4 , ISO 13485 , and GMP requirements is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies :
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
Ability to track progress and maintain accurate project documentation.
Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work within cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with document management systems and project tracking tools.
Structured and proactive approach to problem solving .
Interest in drug-device combination product development.
Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.
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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.
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-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Requisition ID: 93803
Recruiter: Petra Demes
Hiring Manager: Audrey Clarembeaux
Talent Partner: Laurent Simonart
Job Level: SA II
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