Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a QA Systems Officer (Facilities) who is detail‑oriented, proactive, and quality‑driven to join our team based at our UCB campus in Braine‑l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
You are going to ensure that all technical operations related to pharmaceutical production and analysis remain compliant with applicable regulations and UCB Quality Systems. You will co‑develop and implement robust quality systems, maintain a strong state of compliance and control, and proactively drive quality and continuous improvement initiatives. Your role will focus on Quality Management Systems, audit management, access management, pest control, and inspection readiness.
Who you will work with
You will work closely with the manufacturing activities, including the Facilities. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to communicate quality systems requirements, support audits and inspections, and foster a strong quality culture across the site.
What you will do
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You will maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and related processes.
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You will organize and coordinate quality oversight on GMP‑compliant pest control across the manufacturing site.
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You will support facilities teams with access management, change control, and deviation handling acting as QA.
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You will drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and improve quality KPIs.
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You will promote quality culture, compliance awareness, and accountability across UCB teams.
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You will support internal and external audits and ensure inspection readiness.
Interested?
For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills
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Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
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Mandatory experience in Quality in a regulated pharmaceutical or life‑science environment.
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Experience with Quality Management Systems and auditing is a strong asset.
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Ability to work autonomously, balance multiple priorities, and make fact‑based decisions.
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Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills.
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Fluency in French and English, written and spoken.
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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
