Quality Lead
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Quality Lead who is eager to be part of our pioneering manufacturing project as an extension of our biotech, pharmaceutical and chemical production site in Bulle, Switzerland.
About the project
As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and growth in the pharmaceutical industry, we are launching a major project to build and qualify a production unit for a chemical component used in biotech product manufacturing.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our project team in a permanent contract and get involved from the design phase through to the construction, qualification and start-up of the plant.
We are seeking talented professionals to complete our project team and bring this essential facility to life.
About the role
As the Quality Lead for the project, you will be responsible for leading and defining the Quality project organisation of the future production unit. You will establish and implement the quality strategy and documentation supporting the project objectives during all project phases, from basic design to equipment qualification and process tech transfer.
This role involves fostering a quality mindset across the project team and project stakeholders, partners and suppliers.
What you’ll do
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Quality strategy, compliant with industry standards and regulations.
- Establish, lead and develop the project Quality organisation, in alignment with project objectives.
- Work closely with the local Quality stakeholders to incorporate existing UCB quality systems as appropriate.
- Prepare, implement and maintain the required Quality Documentation supporting all project phases in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partners and suppliers to ensure that defined Quality standards are applied and met.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
- Master’s degree.
- > 5 years in pharmaceutical and/or biotechnological manufacturing environment as QA lead or expert.
- Participation in projects of construction and qualification of pharma/biotech units or similar projects.
- Strong leadership skills.
- High level of autonomy and proactivity.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization and work collaboratively within a team.
- Good level of spoken and written French and English.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
- Capacity to prioritize effectively and make decisions.
If you're excited to shape a manufacturing operation from its earliest stages, apply today!
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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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.
UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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