Pharma DS Manufacturing Lead
Bulle
Key information
- Publication date:30 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Bulle
Job summary
Join UCB as a Pharma Drug Substance Specialist in Bulle, Switzerland. Make a difference in patient care while working in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Transfer and enhance manufacturing processes from Braine to Bulle.
- Prepare documentation and assist in equipment testing and training.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental standards.
Skills
- Master's in chemical engineering or related field; 5 years' experience required.
- Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills; fluent in English.
- Expertise in process transfers and GMP regulations.
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Pharma Drug Substance (DS) / PEG Manufacturing Specialist
We are looking for a flexible and experienced analytical specialist in a GMP environment to join our Pharma Drug Substance (DS) Manufacturing and PEG program team, based in Bulle, Switzerland.
About the role
The position involves transferring and improving the PEG2MAL chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing processes from Braine to Bulle. You will prepare documentation, participate in equipment testing, train future team leaders, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental standards, while contributing to continuous process improvement.
Who you will work with
You will collaborate with the Pharma Drug Substance (DS) Manufacturing team and cross-functional stakeholders (Validation & Qualification, HSE, QA, IPC) to ensure smooth product transfers and optimize processes.
What you will do
- Participate in chemical/pharmaceutical process transfers from Braine to Bulle.
- Prepare and review SOPs, qualification/validation documents, and batch records.
- Train and support future team leaders and technicians.
- Develop process optimization and continuous improvement plans.
- Manage deviations, change controls, and CAPA in GMP compliance.
- Coordinate validation, PQ, and PPQ activities.
- Monitor environmental parameters and support HSE initiatives.
Profile sought
- Master's degree in chemical engineering, biology, bioprocesses, or marine biotechnology.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical or pharmaceutical production in a cGMP environment.
- Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, and GMP regulations.
- Technical expertise in equipment and process transfers.
- Proficiency in SOPs, electronic batch records (XFP), and validation documents.
- Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills; fluent in English.
- Ability to work flexibly, including some weekends during start-up phases.
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 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.
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 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.
