Global Commissioning & Qualification Expert
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We are looking for a Global Commissioning & Qualification Expert who is collaborative, innovative, and quality-driven to join our Physical Asset Management / Asset Technical Standards & Expertise Team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.
About the role
As a Global Commissioning & Qualification Expert, you will be the global reference for Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) activities across UCB’s worldwide network. You will help shape global standards, drive harmonization across sites, and support major CAPEX projects from design through lifecycle management. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements while advancing innovative, digital, and risk-based qualification approaches that support UCB’s transformation and modernization ambitions.
Who you will work with
You will collaborate closely with Design Engineering Leads, Local Qualification Teams, Global Quality Assurance, Engineering & Sites and Facilities teams, and external industry experts. You will also lead and connect a global network of commissioning and qualification professionals, fostering best practice sharing and driving consistent execution across UCB sites worldwide.
What you will do
You will define and maintain global Commissioning & Qualification standards, procedures, templates, and governance.
You will support major CAPEX projects with compliant, efficient, and risk-based C&Q strategies.
You will work with engineering, quality, and site teams to harmonize qualification methodologies globally.
You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen commissioning integration into qualification activities.
You will promote digitalization, paperless validation, smart commissioning, and innovative qualification solutions.
You will act as UCB’s global C&Q expert during audits, inspections, risk assessments, and industry forums.
Interested?
For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
Strong expertise in Commissioning & Qualification for facilities, utilities, equipment, and computerized systems.
Deep knowledge of cGMP, FDA, EU Annex 15, ICH, ISPE guidance, and ASTM E2500 principles.
Experience within pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical CAPEX project environments.
Proven ability to lead global initiatives and influence stakeholders within matrix organizations.
Professional proficiency in English; French language skills are considered an advantage.
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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