Pharma DP Manufacturing Team Leader

About the job

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Pharma DP Manufacturing Team Leader, with strong leadership, expertise in pharmaceutical production, and a strong commitment to quality and safety, to join our Manufacturing Pharma DP team at our Bulle site in Switzerland.

About the position

As a Pharma DP Manufacturing Team Leader, you are responsible for the smooth running of pharmaceutical production activities in the Coating and Visual Inspection sector, in compliance with cGMP requirements, deadlines, and costs.

You contribute to the performance and reliability of processes while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. You lead optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve quality, productivity, compliance, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Depending on operational needs, you also participate in production activities by covering for production technicians to ensure continuity of operations and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Who you will work with

You will join the Manufacturing Pharma DP team at the Bulle site and supervise a team of operators and production technicians involved in coating and visual inspection activities.

You will work closely with other Team Leaders, Supply teams, Quality Assurance (QA), Technical Services (TS), and process specialists. You will also collaborate with departments involved in maintenance, capital projects, regulatory compliance, and HSE activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production according to company standards.

Your responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate production activities in the coating and visual inspection sectors to meet schedules and operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, approved procedures, and quality standards.
• Supervise batch record documentation and ensure their review within set deadlines.
• Lead investigations related to deviations, incidents, and HSE events.
• Manage, develop, and motivate the team by promoting versatility and continuous improvement.
• Participate in operational activities by covering for production technicians as needed.
• Optimise processes, equipment, and resources in collaboration with relevant departments.

Interested? For this position, we are looking for the following qualifications, experience, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to pharmaceutical or chemical production.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements and applicable internal regulations.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical production, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Team management skills, staff development, and priority management.
• Good command of IT tools, including Excel, Word, SAP, and quality and document management systems.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements, problem-solving ability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience in coating and visual inspection activities is an advantage.

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.

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.