Biomanufacturing Support Manager
About this opportunity
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a talented and motivated Biomanufacturing Support Manager to join our Belgium Biomanufacturing Operations Center in Braine-L’Alleud, Belgium.
Here, you will have the opportunity to truly expand your expertise in a dynamic and forward-looking environment where your growth and development are a priority. By working with the latest technologies and innovative techniques, you will help produce groundbreaking medicines that make a real difference for patients – today and in the future.
About the role :
You will play a key role in delivering complex projects within a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will lead process and equipment improvement initiatives, solve technical challenges across manufacturing, engineering, automation and digital systems, and contribute to operational excellen ce. You will also manage engineers’ teams and project teams to ensure successful objective delivery while driving innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Who you’ll work with :
You will be working in a multidisciplinary team that partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, automation, digital technology, quality, and external suppliers. Together, you will support critical manufacturing operations, deliver strategic improvement projects, and solve complex technical challenges that contribute to the production of innovative medicines. The team values collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to excellence.
What you’ll do :
Lead a team of Process Engineer or ad hoc member to achieve objectives.
Lead complex process and equipment improvement projects from planning through execution and implementation.
Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, resource strategies, and risk mitigation actions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
Investigate and resolve complex manufacturing, engineering, and automation-related issues.
Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance.
Support production activities and contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Interested ? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills :
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, or a related scientific field.
Strong knowledge of biomanufacturing processes, process optimization, and regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong people management skills.
Significant experience in engineering and/or automation and/or operation and/or manufacturing science and technology
Proven project management experience, including planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and project execution.
Experience troubleshooting complex technical challenges and implementing sustainable solutions.
Fluent communication skills in English and French.
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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.
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.
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