Job Description
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for an Analytical Project Lead who is collaborative, adaptable, with a positive hands-on mindset to join us in our Analytical Development Sciences team, based in Braine‑l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
You will lead CMC projects from an analytical standpoint, from preparation to early clinical phases through to product launch. You will coordinate analytical activities, align plans with wider product development strategies, and ensure regulatory readiness. Working closely with cross‑functional partners, you will anticipate risks, manage priorities, and support high‑quality, timely decision‑making across projects. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative medicines while working in a structured and supportive environment.
Who you’ll work with
You will be working in a multidisciplinary team that brings together experts from analytical sciences, drug substance development, drug product development, clinical manufacturing, quality, regulatory, devices, and supply chain. You will collaborate closely with project leaders, subject matter experts, and external partners, contributing to a culture of openness, shared ownership, and continuous improvement.
What you’ll do
- Lead CMC projects from an analytical standpoint and represent analytical sciences department within cross‑functional project teams
- Coordinate analytical plans, timelines, budgets, and resources across internal and external partners
- Prepare analytical documentation for clinical and regulatory submissions
- Identify, assess, and mitigate analytical risks, escalating topics and coordinate investigations when appropriate
- Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders, experts, and leadership
- Support analytical strategies aligned with overall product development plans
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
- Master’s degree in scientific discipline relevant to biopharmaceutical development
- At least 7 years’ experience in CMC development of biological products with demonstrated experience in analytics.
- Broad knowledge of analytical method development, validation, transfer, stability and testing strategies
- Experience working in regulated pharmaceutical development environments
- Ability to coordinate complex projects and influence in matrix organizations
- Fluent English communication skills. French is an advantage
#Genetherapy
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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