Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an Industrial Lead Drug Product who is strategic, experienced in drug product development and manufacturing, and skilled in project management and stakeholder management, to join our Drug Product and Finished Good Industrial Program team at UCB.

About the Role

In this global role, the Industrial Lead Drug Product will bring a strategic vision and leadership in the industrialization of our late-stage development and commercial products (NBE and NCE). You will develop cutting-edge industrialization strategies, manage a portfolio of strategic manufacturing projects/programs. You will also act as a Product Subject Mater Expert (steward) within UCB’s community, driving key activities related to drug product manufacturing and coordinating transversal efforts across departments and ensure submission preparation and approval all over the world.

Who You Will Work With

You will collaborate with late-stage development groups, ensuring alignment between product development strategies and industrialization capabilities. As the product SME, you will work cross-functionally, interacting with manufacturing teams, regulatory groups, and external partners to ensure product sustainability and lifecycle management. You will also manage strategic manufacturing projects and guide decision-making within the sourcing and supply governance frameworks.

What You Will Do

• You develop Manufacturing Industrial Strategic Supply Plans (ISSP) for products throughout their lifecycle.
• You build and maintain a portfolio of strategic projects related to industrialization and manufacturing.
• You establish long-term capacity and capability plans at the portfolio level.
• You act as a Product SME, ensuring alignment between product development and manufacturing strategies.
• You ensure launch readiness and effective lifecycle management for late-stage development and commercial products.
• You oversee the industrial project portfolio related to product launch, lifecycle management, and process optimizations.
• You evaluate technical, regulatory, and financial feasibility of line extensions and manufacturing changes.
• You centralize knowledge on commercial manufacturing processes and represent industrial interests in various governance bodies.
• You lead efforts in process improvements, environmental impact assessments, and cross-functional projects.

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

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with expertise in drug product manufacturing, development, and industrialization (sterile and solid forms).
• Direct experience in commercial manufacturing and familiarity with state-of-the-art drug product manufacturing processes.
• Strong experience in project management and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expertise in the registration and approval processes in EU, US, China, and Japan.
• Skilled in cGMP quality and regulatory requirements for drug product manufacturing.
• Knowledge of financial processes, particularly related to cost of goods (CoGs) and investment decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with fluency in English.
• Ability to manage complex projects, balancing multiple priorities and driving results across functional teams.
• Experience in assessing manufacturing capacities and implementing long-term industrial strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on stakeholder management and collaboration across diverse teams.

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 around 8,500 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.

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.