Recruitment Data Policies Quality Control P&RM Team Leader

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Quality Control Team Leader who is people-oriented, quality-driven, and proactive to join our Quality Control team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l'Alleud,  Belgium.

About the role

As a QC P&RM Team Leader , you will lead a team of laboratory technicians supporting analytical testing activities for Pharmaceutics & Raw Materials products. You will ensure high-quality physical-chemical analyses, support Phase III and commercial products, coordinate New Product Introductions (NPI), and drive operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in delivering reliable analytical results while developing your team and fostering a strong safety and quality culture.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary network including Quality Control teams, Pharmaceutics & Raw Materials laboratories, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Development, Metrology, HSE, Human Resources, and Centers of Expertise. You will also collaborate with colleagues across UCB sites to ensure successful project execution, compliance, and product lifecycle support.

What you will do

• You will lead, coach, and develop laboratory technicians while fostering engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
 • You will ensure timely analytical testing, double-check activities, and operational planning aligned with business priorities.
 • You will coordinate New Product Introductions from analytical, administrative, and logistical perspectives.
 • You will drive compliance with GMP, HSE, quality standards, and evolving regulatory requirements.
 • You will monitor KPIs, oversee investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
 • You will champion continuous improvement initiatives and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships.

Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Sciences, or a related scientific field.
 • Proven experience leading technical teams within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
 • Strong expertise in analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, GC, NMR, atomic absorption, and pharmacopeial testing.
 • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, resources, and projects simultaneously.
 • Excellent communication, coaching, stakeholder management, and change management skills.
 • Strong problem-solving, investigation, operational excellence, and compliance mindset.

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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