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Head of Quality Assurance Compliance
to join the Site Quality – QA Compliance team at UCB campus in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
You will set the pace for regulatory compliance and inspection readiness across our pharmaceutical manufacturing site, leading the site Quality Management System governance, strengthening a proactive risk‑based compliance approach, and championing a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility.
Responsibilities
Drive inspection readiness and sustained compliance across manufacturing, testing, and all supporting site services.
Lead Quality Management System governance, ensuring robust oversight of deviations, corrective actions, and change control.
Coordinate regulatory and customer inspections, including preparation, hosting, and timely, high‑quality response packages.
Lead internal and external audit strategy, ensuring effective follow‑up, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement outcomes.
Manage the site data integrity office, define the roadmap, and strengthen oversight for equipment‑related data.
Build, coach, and inspire a high‑performing compliance team and develop a practical learning and training culture.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline.
10+ years in a regulated pharmaceutical or life‑sciences environment, including 5+ years in Quality Assurance.
Strong people‑leadership experience, motivating and developing teams of quality professionals.
Expertise in quality systems governance and internal/external auditing within manufacturing environments.
Proficiency in risk analysis and mitigation methods, with sound, fact‑based decision making.
Fluency in French and English, with the ability to influence stakeholders with clarity, diplomacy, and accountability.
UCB is an equal‑opportunity employer. xphnsxz All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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