Make your mark for patients
To strengthen our
Pharma and Injectable Quality department
we are looking for a talented profile to fill the position of:
QA Packaging and Medical Devices Officer – Braine l'Alleud, Belgium
About The Role
This role ensures that local technical operations related to the packaging of pharmaceutical drug products comply with all applicable national and international regulations and guidelines (GMP) as well as company Quality Policies. You will guarantee that the finished marketed products are manufactured and supplied in accordance with the company's Quality Standards, while proactively supporting operations to identify, develop, and implement quality and operational excellence improvements in response to business needs, technical changes, and evolving regulatory requirements.
You will work with
In this role, you will work closely with the Head of QA Packaging to achieve team objectives and support both quality assurance and business projects. You will collaborate with internal customers across the Braine Internal Manufacturing site. Additionally, you will interact with UCB management, providing technical expertise and guidance on quality assurance matters, regulatory CMC files, and company policies.
What You Will Do
* Ensure QA team operations follow UCB quality systems and GMP, working with Head of QA Packaging
* Manage relationships with internal customers to ensure timely follow-up on deviations, change controls, investigations, and CAPA activities.
* Actively support process simplification and streamlining to eliminate unnecessary obstacles and foster ongoing quality improvement, including procedure reviews.
* Offer technical expertise based on experience, provide interpretation and guidance to UCB management regarding Quality Assurance matters, regulatory CMC documentation, and applicable UCB Policies.
* Review and authorize RA documents within the documentation system when this is required.
* Follow-up of product related:
* Change control (temporary or permanent)
* Deviations / investigations/ OOS
* CAPA
* Examine and approve Packaging SOPs
* Assess and authorize validation documents
* Prepare Line Quality Reviews and monitor their progress
* Work together with the Head of QA Packaging to reach team goals and assist with QA and business initiatives
* Provide assistance during audits (internal, supplier, partner) and inspections
Interested? For this position you'll need the following education, experience and skills
* Master's degree or academic background in a relevant scientific field
* Fluent French and English communication (oral and written)
* Minimum of two years' experience in a quality assurance position
* Proven ability to make decisions based on facts, demonstrate accountability, and deliver results
* Knowledge of global regulations related to GMP
* Excellent at building relationships with others
* High level of discretion and ethical standards
* Demonstrated aptitude for effective teamwork
* Able to perform effectively under pressure
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- Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.