GMP Process and Operations Compliance Lead
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Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a GMP Process and Operations Compliance Lead who is collaborative, quality ‑ driven, and proactive to join our Clinical Manufacturing team (Pharma and Biologicals, mAb and Gene Therapy), based in Braine ‑ l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of quality and regulatory compliance across clinical manufacturing operations. You will support safe, compliant manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement Working in a complex, regulated environment, you will help teams deliver high ‑ quality products that support patient needs worldwide.
Who you’ll work with
You will be working in a multidisciplinary team that brings together manufacturing, engineering, supply, and quality professionals. You will collaborate closely with pilot plant teams, quality partners, and leadership to maintain compliance, share best practices, manage risks and foster a strong quality culture.
What you’ll do
Lead quality and regulatory compliance across clinical manufacturing processes and operations, working transversally across Chemical, Biological and GT pilot plants
Act as a leader and coach, supporting teams in strengthening a consistent quality mindset and embedding best practices in daily operations.Overseedeviation management, ensuring robust timely investigation processes, suitable actions plans, and appropriate change controls.
Lead the resolution of complex quality issues
Proactively identify, assess, and manage quality risks related to manufacturing process and operations
Define, Monitor and analyze quality performance indicators, driving continuous improvement initiatives across clinical manufacturing activities.
Ensure effective quality Governance, including the organization and leadership of Quality Councils in close collaboration with QA and stakeholders.
Coordinate audits, inspections, and compliance visits across pilot plant facilities
Lead and develop a team of compliance professionals, fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
Act as a key contributor to the evolution of UCB standards, reviewing them constructively and fostering transversal alignment to strengthen compliance.
Interested?
For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline
At least 10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Strong knowledge of regulations related to low bioburden and sterile manufacturing activities
Strong knowledge of quality systems and production systems including documentation, and training management
Strong Experience with Deviations/Investigations, root cause analysis, and change management
Experience in managing Quality Governance and KPIs
Decision maker, Problem solving skills in a very agile environment
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
Strong communication skills in French and English, written and spoken
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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