Downstream Biomanufacturing Process Expert (Switzerland)
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Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Downstream Biomanufacturing Process Expert who is collaborative, proactive and innovative to join us in our BioNexUS Internal Manufacturing team, based at our UCB campus in Bulle, Switzerland.
About the role
This role is part of the BioNexUS 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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 we’re 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.
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: 93232
Recruiter: Mégane Libert
Hiring Manager: Nicolas TIECHE
Talent Partner: Joelle Coldrick
Job Level: MM II
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