Downstream Biomanufacturing Process Expert

Make your mark for patients

UCB is embarking on one of the most significant investments in its history through the development of a new state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing campus in Georgia, USA.

Designed to power the future of biologics, this new facility will strengthen UCB's global manufacturing network, expand supply capabilities for future medicines, and support our long-term ambition of bringing innovative treatments to patients around the world. The project combines cutting-edge technology, sustainability, digital innovation, and operational excellence to create a future-ready manufacturing ecosystem.

As a true greenfield initiative, it offers a unique opportunity to help design, build, and launch a world-class biologics manufacturing facility from the ground up while working within a diverse international team spanning the United States and Europe.

We are looking for talented, curious and ambitious individuals who want to make a lasting impact and contribute to shaping the future of biologics manufacturing at UCB.

We are looking for a Downstream Biomanufacturing Process Expert who is collaborative, proactive and innovative to join us in our Internal Manufacturing team, based at our UCB campus in Bulle, Switzerland.

About the role

This role is part of the internal manufacturing project, contributing to the design and delivery of a future-ready biologics manufacturing facility. You will play an important role in a major biopharmaceutical manufacturing project, helping bring end-user knowledge into design and delivery decisions from start to finish. You will represent manufacturing needs, translate operational requirements into practical project inputs, and help ensure the future facility is designed for safe, high-quality and efficient commercial production in a rapidly evolving project environment.

Who you'll work with

You will be working in a team that partners closely with manufacturing colleagues, global cross-functional teams and project stakeholders to shape a new manufacturing facility in Georgia, United States. The team combines operational expertise, technical knowledge and strong collaboration to make sure manufacturing needs are understood, reflected in project decisions and aligned with future business needs working across different time zones.

What you'll do

• Represent manufacturing in project discussions and ensure operational needs are reflected in facility design, systems and ways of working.
• Translate technical, process and user requirements into clear project inputs that support practical and future-ready manufacturing solutions.
• Review technical documents and data to support sound decisions for purification, filtration and buffer preparation processes.
• Work with manufacturing sites and cross-functional partners to gather best practices, operational insight and lessons learned.
• Promote strong health, safety, environmental and quality standards in daily project decisions and deliverables.
• Stay informed on industry developments and help bring new technologies and modern manufacturing approaches into the project.

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

• Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field, or equivalent experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical operations and large-scale drug substance or purification projects within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of mammalian biopharmaceutical production, buffer preparation, process operations and supporting digital tools and systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, write technical documentation and collaborate effectively across functions and stakeholder groups.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments, including inspections, audits and compliance-focused decision-making.
• Willingness to adapt to project variabilities and a rapidly evolving work environment
• Fluent in English; French is an advantage.
• Regular travel to Belgium and occasional travel to the United States may be required during conceptual design and basic design 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 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.