Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Global Logistics Compliance Specialist who is proactive, analytical, and collaborative to join our Global Distribution team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine‑l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role:
You will play a key role in ensuring global distribution compliance by applying best‑practice risk management, safeguarding GDP regulations, and driving continuous improvement. In this role, you will help protect patients through resilient supply continuity, support innovation in logistics, and embed sustainability principles that contribute to UCB’s GREEN objectives.
Who you will work with:
You will collaborate closely with partners across Global Distribution, In‑Market Supply Chain, Site Supply Chain Management, Global Quality, and Regulatory teams. You will also work with external logistics service providers and vendors. You will operate cross‑functionally, engaging with diverse stakeholders to ensure consistent compliance standards, strong operational readiness, and shared best practices globally.
What you will do:
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You will establish a strategy for shipping qualifications including both mechanical and thermal qualifications.
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You will act as a subject matter expert on shipping qualification, authoring and reviewing protocols and reports for logistics packaging systems.
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You will drive continuous improvement initiatives covering shipping system solutions and ensure its qualifications and periodic review
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You will be responsible for defining and aligning compliance processes to ensure consistent global standards across Patient Supply.
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You will manage risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation plans that strengthen supply resilience.
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You will provide training and support to stakeholders across markets, collaborate with CDMO partners, Quality and other business functions.
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You will drive improvement initiatives targeting cost and CO₂ reduction through optimized shipping solutions.
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You will ensure audit readiness and act as SME during inspections from authorities (GDP, MHRA, FDA, ANVISA) and external/internal auditors.
Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science, quality management/assurance, engineering or related field.
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More than 5 years of relevant professional experience
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Working knowledge of GDP/GMP regulations supported by audit/ inspection experience
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Strong understanding of qualification process, supply chain flows from demand planning to distribution to patients.
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Hands-on experience covering new products introduction and product launches
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and navigate ambiguity in a global environment.
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Experience in project management
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Practical knowledge of problem‑solving tools
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions with multi-cultural teams
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Fluent in French & English
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.
