Head of QA Analytical Services – Braine, Wallonia, Belgium
This site‑based leadership role focuses on overseeing QA for the Braine QA Analytical Services team. The position ensures Quality Control (QC) systems, processes, and operations meet global regulatory standards, driving compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the QA Analytical Services team.
- Ensure compliance of QC systems, operations, and processes with global regulations (EMEA, FDA, PIC/S, ICH) and UCB standards.
- Manage QC quality systems activities, including deviations, investigations, change control, validation, audits, and documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance compliance, quality KPIs and operational excellence.
- Prepare QC teams for inspections and act as key contributor during audits and regulatory interactions.
- Oversee data integrity, analytical system compliance, and risk‑based quality decision‑making across QC activities.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years in a regulated pharmaceutical, life‑science, or health‑related environment, with 5 years in QA and 5 years in QC.
- Strong expertise in QC laboratory operations, analytical techniques, and relevant international regulations.
- Proven leadership experience managing a QA team in a complex environment.
- Solid experience with Quality Management Systems, audits, and risk‑management tools (FMEA, HAZOP, etc.).
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, prioritization, and cross‑functional influence skills.
- Fluency in English and French; ability to work independently, manage conflicts, and drive decision‑making.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
