Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a MSAT 2nd Packaging & Device Assembly Process Engineer who is proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented to join our External Manufacturing team, based at our UCB campus in Braine‑l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
You will drive technology transfer, validation, scale‑up, and continuous improvement for UCB’s second packaging and device assembly operations. You will play a key role in ensuring robust, compliant, and cost‑effective processes from industrialization to lifecycle management, while supporting troubleshooting and leading strategic improvement initiatives across global manufacturing networks.
Who you will work with
You will join the MSAT Pharma community, partnering closely with CMC Development, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and commercial manufacturing sites. You will collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment, readiness, and flawless execution of technology transfers and industrial projects.
What you will do
1. You will manage technology transfer and process industrialization projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and risks are controlled.
2. You will identify and drive process improvements to enhance quality, throughput, yield, and cost of goods.
3. You will collaborate with CMC Development to ensure smooth scale‑up and validation at commercial sites.
4. You will coordinate cross‑functional project teams and ensure strong governance and communication flows.
5. You will support second‑line troubleshooting and provide process expertise to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
6. You will represent MSAT in transversal initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement across the network.
For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills
7. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
8. Experience with pharma manufacturing processes: drug product, packaging, device assembly, or technology transfer.
9. Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory expectations, and GMP‑regulated operations.
10. Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex, high‑impact industrial projects.
11. Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with the ability to simplify complex technical topics.
12. Fluent English and ability to adapt quickly to evolving business and technical needs.
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!