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.

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.