Make your mark for patients
To strengthen our Internal Manufacturing department, we are looking for a talented and motivated individual to fill the position of: Pharma Validation Engineer based in Braine-L’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role :
As a Pharma Validation Engineer, you will ensure the qualification and validation of manufacturing equipment and processes in compliance with cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HSE (Health, Safety, Environment), and the site’s validation master plan. You will also validate associated processes such as cleaning of equipment and ensure the maintenance of qualitied state of equipment and systems.
Who you’ll work with :
You will work closely with internal clients, internal support services, internal experts, and external suppliers. You will also interact with the Quality Assurance department to ensure compliance with current regulations, guidelines, standards, and internal procedures.
What you’ll do :
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Act as Subject Matter Expert for qualification/validation in the context of new systems and processes including Computer System Validation aspects
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Define and propose the qualification/validation strategy for systems and equipment
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Perform and facilitate quality risk analyses
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Draft the validation plan and associated documents
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Coordinate and monitor qualification/validation activities
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Develop partnerships with internal clients and support services
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Participate in internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections
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Report any issues impacting the quality of systems, instruments, or products
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Ensure compliance with current legislation and HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) rules
Interested ? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills :
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Bachelor’s or higher degree in a relevant field
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At least 5 years of experience in equipment qualification and process validation within a regulated environment (manufacturing equipment, utilities, cleaning, validation, periodic review)
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Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment and handle challenging situations
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High communication skills (leadership negotiation, change management, facilitation)
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Decision-making ability and high sense of responsibility
- Fluent in French and 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.
