Global Physical Asset Manager - Biologics Manufacturing

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We are looking for a Global Physical Asset Manager – Biopharma Equipment who is strategic, collaborative, and impact-driven to join our team Global Physical Asset Management Department, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

About the role

You will oversee the global lifecycle performance of biopharma equipment, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. You will develop a comprehensive view of asset health, risks, and investment needs to optimize total cost of ownership across CAPEX and OPEX and support UCB’s strategy. You will act as a key driver of asset management practices across research, development, and manufacturing environments.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate with cross-functional and international teams, including asset owners, engineering, maintenance, HSE, finance, and external partners. You will also engage with global asset management colleagues to ensure consistency in standards, tools, and methodologies across sites.

What you will do

• You will deploy asset management strategies across manufacturing, development, and clinical sites.

• You will ensure data consistency and reliability within asset registers and reporting tools.

• You will lead equipment assessment programs for safety, compliance, and performance.

• You will manage technical risks and drive mitigation strategies with stakeholders.

• You will develop asset performance insights to support investment and budget decisions.

• You will drive change and foster new ways of working across global teams.

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

• You hold a Master’s degree and 10+ years’ experience in pharma, biologics, or medical device manufacturing.

• You bring experience in asset, risk, or maintenance management programs.

• You demonstrate strong project or program management capabilities.

• You can lead cross-functional teams in complex, matrix, multicultural environments.

• You communicate effectively with technical experts and senior leadership.

• You show strategic thinking, influence skills, and a forward-looking mindset.

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: 93490

Recruiter: Aude Remue

Hiring Manager: Marius Witmeur

Talent Partner: Katrien Jacobs

Job Level: MM II

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