VIE Bio Process Engineer

Make your mark for patients

UCB is an international biopharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products. It specializes in researching therapeutic solutions for patients suffering from severe diseases, treated by specialists, particularly in the fields of the central nervous system (including epilepsy) and inflammation (including allergies).

The Braine-l'Alleud site specializes in chemical synthesis, development, manufacturing, and packaging of pharmaceutical products.

More information at: www.ucb.com

Your Mission

As part of the restart of commercial activities and the alignment of digital systems with compliance standards, UCB Braine is recruiting a VIE to contribute to two complementary strategic areas:

1. Redesign of User Access Governance (MyAccess/Omada platform)

Audit and ensure compliance of access matrices

Align Training Matrix and curriculum

Strengthen documentation governance

Define pilot initiatives and roadmap

2. Reduction of GMP False Alerts Generated by the DCS on the Downstream Process (DSP)

Mapping and trending of GMP DSP alerts

Investigation and root cause analysis

Proposal and implementation of corrective actions

Standardization and prevention measures

These two strategic areas are part of a broader initiative to improve digital and operational compliance across the site, in preparation for upcoming regulatory inspections in 2027.

Your Profile

Education :

Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Bioprocess Engineering, Automation, Digital, or a related field, with an interest in GMP-regulated environments

Required languages:

Fluent French & English

Technical Skills:

Knowledge of IAM systems (MyAccess, Omada, or equivalent)

Proficiency in reporting and data tools (Power BI, PI Vision, OSI PI)

Good understanding of GMP environments and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements

Knowledge of DCS / Siemens PCS7 systems, a strong asset

Ability to conduct structured investigations (6M, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and SharePoint

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical rigor and attention to detail

Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders (IT, QA, Automation, Operations, Training)

Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

Ability to present complex analyses in a clear and concise manner

The volunteer will be responsible for:

AXIS 1, Identity & Access Management / Digital Compliance

Objectives

Structure, clean, and secure the management of access rights and training on the Braine site, in preparation for the 2027 operations and regulatory inspections.

AXIS 2, Reduction of False GMP Alerts, Downstream Process B7

Specific context

The distributed control system (DCS/PCS7) of B7 generates GMP alerts on the Downstream process that do not always reflect a real impact on product quality or process compliance. These false alerts lead to repeated deviations, consume significant QA and operational resources, and create a risk of desensitization to GMP alarms, which in itself constitutes a quality risk.

The objective of this axis is to identify, analyze, and propose corrective actions to sustainably reduce the number of false GMP alerts across the entire B7 Downstream process.

Please note that the strict eligibility conditions for this program are as follows:

Be between 18 and 28 years old;

Hold the nationality of a member country of the European Economic Area;

Have not worked or lived in the country where the mission will take place;

Be available to dedicate yourself to the mission full-time;

If you have French nationality or dual nationality, be in compliance with the national service obligations of France (Numéro Identifiant Défense);

Have a clean criminal record.

If you do not meet all of these conditions, we will not be able to consider your application.