Analytical Instrumentation Team Leader

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an Analytical Instrumentation Team Leader who is eager to join our Technical Services department, based on our production site in Bulle, Switzerland.

About the role

As the Analytical Instrumentation Team Leader, you will manage and develop the Analytical Instrumentation service within the Technical Services department at our Bulle site. Your mission is to align the service with the site’s vision, strategy, and objectives, ensuring compliance with quality (cGMP), health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards. You will play a key role in deploying HSE policy and in leading the Analytical Instrumentation team.

Who you’ll work with

You will collaborate with internal clients across the organization, coordinate with external partners (e.g., DIT, metrology, maintenance providers), and lead a team of Analytical Instrumentation technicians. You will also interact with site management and contribute to cross‑functional projects and audits.

What you’ll do

• Organize and oversee the activities of the Analytical Instrumentation team within budget and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal clients to evolve the service organization.
• Recruit, onboard, train, develop, and evaluate team members; build versatility across the team.
• Build and maintain service schedules; set priorities and coordinate interventions with users and external partners.
• Manage the laboratory equipment fleet and secure spare‑parts inventory; define and harmonize service criticality levels.
• Develop and monitor performance indicators to optimize cost and intervention time, lead service routines and improvement projects.
• Act as process data owner for service software; maintain databases and perform periodic reviews (vendors, access, audit trail).
• Ensure compliance with quality and HSE policies; lead deviations, CAPAs, change controls; support internal/external inspections.
• Serve as backup for the Maintenance and Instrumentation Manager when delegated.

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

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field; CFC Technique or equivalent may be considered if relevant experience for the role.
• Additional certifications in quality, safety, or instrumentation are an advantage.
• Solid knowledge of GMP regulations and laboratory/analytical equipment maintenance.
• Strong grasp of HSE principles and safe work practices.
• Proficiency with IT tools: MS Office (Excel, Word), SAP, quality records and document management systems (e.g., Source), statistical tools/control charts, and metrology software (e.g., Optimu).
• Proven ability to lead a team and work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
• Planning and organizational strength; sound judgment, accountability, and decision‑making.
• Talent identification and development; ability to set objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Priority management, analytical and synthesis skills; problem‑solving for unforeseen situations; proactive mindset.
• Clear, concise communication; attentive listening and observation; flexibility and strong writing skills.
• Fluency in French with the ability to communicate in 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.

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