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
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.
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