Quality Systems Lead

We are looking for a QA Systems Lead who is eager to join our Quality Bulle Manufacturing department, based in our manufacturing site in Bulle, Switzerland.

About the role

As a QA Systems Lead, you will provide both strategic and operational support across Quality Systems to senior management, line management, and internal customers. Working in close partnership with local and global stakeholders, you will help shape quality strategies, streamline processes, reinforce compliance, and embed high-quality standards across the Bulle site.

As part of our commitment to delivering high‑quality medicines to patients, you will take on a central role in driving quality culture, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with UCB and GMP standards.

Who you’ll work with

• The Quality Bulle Manufacturing leadership team
• Local and global Quality System stakeholders
• Operational teams across manufacturing
• Internal and external auditors
• Supplier Quality teams
• HSE representatives

Your work will have direct interaction with senior management as you lead key quality committees, reviews, and processes.

What you’ll do

Quality System activities

• Strengthen the compliance culture at the Bulle site in line with UCB and GMP expectations.
• Actively participate in projects related to quality strategy implementation.
• Represent the Quality System team internally and act as a key quality ambassador.
• Drive simplification and streamlining initiatives and support continuous improvement.
• Write, review, approve, and improve Quality documentation and system procedures.
• Organize and participate in Quality Committees.
• Perform weekly and monthly Quality Systems KPI reporting.
• Lead, organize, and document the quarterly Quality & HSE Management Review.
• Lead and participate in internal GMP audits and supplier audits.

Local Process Owner responsibilities

Be responsible for the governance, performance, and training of major quality processes, such as:

• Deviation & CAPA flow
• External audit preparation
• Internal audit
• Quality Risk Management (QRM)
• Quality Management Review (QMR)
• QMS Lifecycle

HSE responsibilities

• Contribute to periodic HSE audits and actively support HSE policy deployment.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures and use of protective equipment.
• Report any accidents, incidents, near misses, or unsafe situations promptly.
• Promote HSE culture across the team.

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

• Master’s or equivalent in a scientific or technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP‑regulated environment, ideally within Quality Assurance or operations.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience writing scientific/technical documentation.
• Autonomous and strong at multitasking.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal).
• Strong project coordination and ability to meet critical deadlines.
• High discretion and attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of GxP environment.
• Very strong meeting preparation and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Proactive mindset, with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
• Fluency in French is required; English at an intermediate level or above is an asset.