Digital Technology Lead Industrial Engineering

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead Industrial Engineering who is innovative, solution-focused and collaborative to join us in our Digital Technology team, based in Braine l’Alleud, Belgium. This is a global role supporting multiple manufacturing sites, mainly in Braine l'Alleud (Belgium) and Bulle (Switzerland).

About the role

You will be responsible for the seamless integration, optimization, and continuous improvement of our automation platforms that control processes in biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing plants. By utilizing advanced technology and industry best practices, you will enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovation in our commercial and clinical manufacturing processes. Your goal is to empower UCB's organization with robust, scalable, and secure systems that enable us to deliver life-saving medications to patients with precision and excellence

Who you’ll work with

You will be working with a team that collaborates closely with engineering, biotech, pharma production, and digital technology teams. Your role involves being the single point of contact for business units from the Manufacturing and Engineering departments, ensuring that digital solutions align with UCB’s strategic objectives. You will also engage with external partners who help maintain and update digital systems.

What you’ll do

• Oversee and manage control systems and engineering digital systems
• Accountable for executing projects to roll out new capabilities and expand the footprint to new manufacturing lines, driven by UCB's growth
• Ensure reliable and resilient operation of all digital systems in scope
• Troubleshoot issues and implement continuous system improvements
• Collaborate with engineering and automation teams to integrate control systems
• Identify and mitigate risks related to digital projects and platforms
• Ensure all operations comply with pharmaceutical regulations and industry standards

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, IT, Computer Science)
• 5+ years of experience in IT project management in a GMP environment
• Expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and industrial process control
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Fluent in English and good knowledge of French

If you are interested to learn more about IT within UCB, please find more information here IT at UCB.

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Requisition ID: 89826

Recruiter: Leonor de la Vega

Hiring Manager: Daniel Smaragd

Talent Partner: Britta Gotsch

Job Level: MM II

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