Qualification Intern (Pharma & Biotech)

Make a difference for patients

UCB is an international biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. UCB specializes in the therapeutic areas of allergy, neurological disorders, and immunology.

Employing more than 10,000 people across nearly 40 countries, UCB employs about 800 qualified staff at the Bulle site in Switzerland.

To support its "Manufacturing Support" department, UCB Farchim SA in Bulle, Switzerland is looking for a 6-month:

Qualification Intern (Pharma & Biotech)

Qualification is an essential process that consists of verifying, in a documented manner, that installations, systems, or equipment operate in accordance with technical and regulatory requirements (ASTME2500, GAMP…).

As part of our qualification activities, to ensure the robustness and sustainability of our processes, and in collaboration with the qualification leads, the site process partner, the engineering and quality assurance departments, the objectives of this internship are as follows:

• Identify standard qualification tests for simple systems (piping, welding, flexibles, climatic chambers…)
• Write standard qualification protocols for these systems
• Create or update risk analyses impacted by changes
• Update the test sheet catalog and integrate protocols into our computerized qualification tool QALM
• Participate in the continuous improvement activities of the site's Qualification team

Desired profile:

• Engineering/pharmacy/master's degree in sciences,
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry (GMP environment) is a plus,
• Proactive
• Autonomous, curious, rigorous, interested in the pharma/biotech industrial environment.

We offer a paid internship in a dynamic environment for approximately 6 months; starting date: October 2025, negotiable depending on availability.

Are you ready to "go beyond" to create value and make a difference for patients? If this speaks to you, then we would like to meet you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology. We are about 8,500 people worldwide, inspired by patients and motivated by science.

Why work for us?

At UCB, we don’t just perform tasks, we create value. We are not afraid to move forward, collaborate, and innovate to make a difference for patients. We have a culture of kindness and solidarity where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best. We go beyond to create value for our patients, always with a human approach, whether for our patients, employees, or our planet. By working with us, you will discover a world where you can grow and have the freedom to chart your own career path and fulfill your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All hiring decisions will be made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable laws. If you need adjustments to our recruitment process to showcase your skills, please contact us at EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note that if your message does not concern a request for adjustments, we will not be able to assist you through this channel.