Process engineer

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Process Engineer who is collaborative, solution-oriented, and detail-driven to join our Process Engineering team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.

About the role

You will be at the heart of clinical manufacturing, supporting the transfer, scale-up, and execution of biologics and rAAV processes. You’re going to help shape how UCB brings biotech innovations to life—efficiently, compliantly, and at scale.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate closely with process development, manufacturing teams and quality assurance to ensure seamless tech transfer (facility-fit, scale-up, mass balance and process documentation). In addition you will collaborate with global engineering and qualification to define user requirements for new equipment and/or single-use assemblies. You will also interact with regulatory, and authorities during audits.

What you will do

You will ensure technology transfers from development to clinical manufacturing. You will be responsible for drafting SOPs, risk assessments, and process documentation. You will define equipment design and will support the qualification process for new equipment and/or, and single-use assembly. You will act as a subject matter expert for biologics and rAAV manufacturing. You will analyze manufacturing data and contribute to campaign reports and knowledge systems. You will drive digitalization, process optimization, and tech innovation across the plant.

Interested?

For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• You hold a Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• You have 3+ years of experience in biologics drug substance manufacturing.
• You bring strong problem-solving skills for process and facility challenges.
• You are able to prioritize projects and optimize resources effectively.
• You adapt quickly to changing timelines and apply learnings across projects.
• You are fluent in both French and English.

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.

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.

Requisition ID: 94060

Recruiter: Aurélie Cuisset

Hiring Manager: Romain Nootens

Talent Partner: Caroline Lonchay