Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a QC Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring Manager who is strategic, collaborative, and quality-driven to join us in our Patient Supply Quality Control team, based in our UCB office in Bulle, Switzerland.

About the role

Lead the Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring team to ensure quality control of utilities and environmental conditions in the site's production areas, as well as quality monitoring of biologic products. Drive operational excellence through strategic alignment, team development, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and QA.

Who you’ll work with

You’ll be part of the Patient Supply Quality Control department and collaborate closely with the Bulle Site Leadership Team, Production, Supply Chain, Technical Services, and Quality Assurance to ensure compliance and performance.

What you’ll do

• Define and implement microbiology and environmental monitoring strategy
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational efficiency
• Manage budget planning and financial oversight for QC operations
• Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with global regulations
• Develop KPIs to monitor and improve team performance
• Empower and grow team capabilities through coaching and feedback

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

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline
• Proven experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments
• Strong knowledge of microbiological and analytical techniques
• Experience with FDA, EMA, and Japanese regulatory inspections
• Excellent communication skills in French and English
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities

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.