Join our Graduate Development Program (GDP) - Biomanufacturing: Development to Supply

Kick-start your career in the exciting world of healthcare

Who we are
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology. With 8,500 colleagues across more than 40 countries, we share one mission: to make a real difference in patients’ lives through science and innovation. Want to learn more? Visit our website: www.ucb.com

What is the Graduate Development Program (GDP)? The GDP is a two-year rotational program designed to launch your career and accelerate your development within UCB. Across three rotations of 8 months, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with international experts, and gain a comprehensive view of how our organization works to deliver value for patients.

Throughout a predefined journey, you’ll rotate across either technical & scientific or functional & transversal teams, with exposure to areas such as manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, portfolio management or digital systems while being fully supported through dedicated coaching from your manager, guidance from a senior mentor, and day to day help from a buddy.

You’ll build future ready skills such as project management, problem solving, data analysis, digitalization, and operational excellence, while gaining exposure to regulatory and compliance environments and understanding how Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) ensure quality and patient safety across everything we do.

As part of UCB’s Early Talent community, you’ll also connect with peers through workshops, site visits, and networking events that enrich your learning and broaden your perspective.

What you need to join – Mandatory requirements

To fully participate and grow in the program, you must have:

• A recent Master’s degree in Science, Management, Engineering or Business
• Early-career status, typically with no more than two years of professional experience
• Languages: English: Fluent, French: Basic knowledge and willingness to learn required (training provided).
• Legal right to work in Belgium & Switzerland

What will help you thrive – The qualities we value

You don’t need prior experience in biopharma to succeed, we’re hiring for potential. You’ll thrive in this program if you’re curious and motivated to learn, comfortable adapting to new teams and topics, and eager to take initiative. We value people who enjoy collaborating, take ownership of their work, act with integrity, and care about quality.

Practical Information

• Start date: October 1st, 2026
• Location: Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium and / or Bulle, Switzerland
• The final interview will take place on site, at our Braine-l’Alleud campus, on Tuesday, 30 June. Candidates must be physically available on that date. Travel from the train station of Braine can be arranged from 8:30 am.

Ready to start your journey?

Apply now and join a dynamic, passionate, and forward-thinking team!

As part of your application, you’ll complete a short questionnaire. It allows us to confirm the minimum requirements and gives you space to share your motivation and personal perspective.
A separate motivation letter is not required.

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.