Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a QC Microbiology Team Leader who is people‑focused, quality‑driven, and results‑oriented to join our Quality Control – Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine‑l’Alleud.

About the role

You are going to lead a pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory covering activities from development to commercial production. You will ensure analytical reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while developing team capabilities. Through your leadership, you will create a safe, high‑performing, and continuously improving laboratory environment that directly supports product quality and patient safety.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with microbiology technicians, QC managers, and cross‑functional stakeholders including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, HSE, and Technical teams. You are going to act as a key interface between laboratory operations and site leadership, while serving as a trusted back‑up to the QC Microbiology Manager.

What you will do

• You will lead, coach, and develop a team of microbiology technicians.
• You will be responsible for planning daily laboratory activities and ensuring on‑time analytical execution.
• You will ensure GMP and pharmacopeial compliance across all microbiology activities.
• You will manage deviations, OOS, CAPAs, audits, and inspection readiness.
• You will monitor KPIs, drive corrective actions, and strengthen continuous improvement culture.
• You will promote a safe working environment aligned with HSE and site objectives.

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

• Master’s degree in microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, or equivalent.
• Strong expertise in pharmaceutical microbiology methods and regulatory standards (GMP, pharmacopoeias).
• At least 5 years of experience in laboratory management within a regulated environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and experience leading investigations.
• Fluent in French and English, comfortable working in a matrix organization.

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.