Job Description
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Quality Control Specification Specialist who is structured, collaborative, and quality‑driven to join our Quality Control (QC) team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine‑l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
In this role, you will take ownership of QC specifications, sampling plans, and related documentation for the Braine site. You will ensure ongoing compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards, supporting reliable product release and supply continuity.
You will actively manage specification‑related change controls, coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders, and ensure lot updates meet the needs of Supply Chain and Qualified Persons (QPs). Through your work, you will contribute directly to operational excellence, audit readiness, and continuous improvement within QC processes.
Who you will work with
You will work closely with QC laboratories, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, MSAT, and Qualified Persons. Acting as the primary QC contact for specification, sampling plan and lot updates topics, you will collaborate daily in a matrix environment, ensuring alignment between local Braine teams and global QC functions through clear communication and shared priorities.
What you will do
- Develop, review, and maintain QC specifications for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
- Define, implement, and maintain sampling plans in line with GMP and regulatory guidelines
- Manage specification‑related change controls, including impact assessments and implementation actions
- Update lot information and communicate changes effectively to QC laboratories and key stakeholders
- Coordinate inputs from cross‑functional teams to ensure local and global alignment
- Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives as a subject matter expert for specifications and sampling
Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology) or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in GMP Quality Control, including specifications, sampling plans, and documentation systems between 8- 10 years min
- Solid understanding of regulatory requirements (ICH, FDA, EMA) and compliance principles
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities, KPIs, corrective actions, and deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Proven ability to coordinate stakeholders across cross‑functional and matrix organizations
- Fluent in English and French, with clear written and verbal communication skills
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.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.