Make your mark for patients
We are looking for an Analytical Scientist who is curious, meticulous and motivated to join our Physico-Chemical Analytics team, based in our UCB campus in Braine l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
You will strengthen our Physico-Chemical Analytics group, contributing to the analytical development of our small and large molecules pipeline. Your work will support projects entering pre-clinical and clinical phases, leading to commercial registration and launch.
Who you will work with
You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, exploring new approaches to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our analytical methods.
What you will do
Develop and validate analytical methods according to Quality by Design (QbD) principles.Drive a matrix team of analysts for effective project outcomes.Support Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Drug Product process development initiatives.Explore technical and bibliographical publications to inform your work.Transfer analytical methods to CDMOs (Contract Development Manufacturing Organisations), Quality Control (QC), and manufacturing units.Document all technical work performed in the laboratory meticulously.
Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills
Master’s degree with 5 years of experience in a relevant scientific discipline.Hands-on experience with analytical instruments and demonstrated laboratory motivation.Expertise in developing analytical methods in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.Knowledge of key analytical techniques such as chromatography and electrophoresis.Understanding of regulatory frameworks, GMP, and safety environments.Strong leadership and communication skills in French and/or 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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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.
UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.