Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Head of QA Analytical Services who is strategic, collaborative, and quality-driven to join our QA Analytical Services team within Pharma & Injectable Quality, based at our UCB campus in Braine-l’Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium.
This is a site-based leadership role focused on the Braine operations.
About the role
In this role, you will lead the QA Analytical Services team and ensure that Quality Control (QC) systems, processes, and operations at the Braine site meet applicable global regulatory standards. You will drive compliance, data integrity, continuous improvement, and quality leadership across QC activities. You will play a key role in developing robust systems, supporting inspections, and enabling high-performance analytical services within a complex, regulated environment.
Who you will work with
You will work closely with QC Management, Analytical Science, QA partners, and cross-functional teams within the Braine site, while aligning with global standards and corporate functions when required. You will collaborate with system owners, project teams, internal customers, and regulatory inspection stakeholders to maintain a strong state of compliance and control. You will also coach, mentor, and develop a diverse team of QA professionals.
What you will do :
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You will lead the QA Analytical Services team, ensuring strong performance, development, coaching, and alignment with business priorities.
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You will ensure that QC systems, operations, and processes comply with global regulations (EMEA, FDA, PIC/S, ICH) and UCB standards.
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You will manage QC quality systems activities, including deviations, investigations, change control, validation, audits, and documentation.
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You will drive continuous improvement, identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance compliance, quality KPIs, and operational excellence.
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You will prepare QC teams for inspections and act as a key contributor during audits and regulatory interactions.
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You will oversee data integrity, analytical system compliance, and risk‑based quality decision‑making across QC activities.
Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills
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Minimum 10 years in a regulated pharmaceutical, life‑science, or health‑related environment, including 5 years in QA and 5 in QC.
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Strong expertise in QC laboratory operations, analytical techniques, and relevant international regulations.
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Proven leadership experience managing a team of QA professionals in a complex environment.
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Solid experience with Quality Management Systems, audits, and risk‑management tools (FMEA, HAZOP…).
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Excellent communication, problem‑solving, prioritization, and cross‑functional influence skills.
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Fluency in English and French; ability to work independently, manage conflicts, and drive decision‑making.
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.
