Head of Global Distribution Compliance

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To strengthen our Supply Chain team, we are looking for a high caliber, self-motivated, Head of Local distribution Compliance based in Braine l’Alleud, Belgium

At UCB everything we do starts with a simple question: “How will this make a difference to the lives of people living with severe diseases?” We do that by connecting our ground-breaking science with patients and their families around the world living with the physical and social burdens of autoimmune and neurological disorders. Those connections offer new perspectives, drive innovation, and offer the hope of a new generation of therapies that will help improve lives on a global scale.

You like to work in an environment where you will:

• Drive Distribution compliance, specifically in the areas of thermal and mechanical shipping qualification; using market best practices and applying a Risk Management mindset

• Develop a robust UCB Shipping Qualification Framework, including the overall Strategy, engaging with Stakeholders, and applying continuous improvements to Governance and Processes

• Support new product launches

• Serve patient needs by rapid response to distribution compliance related supply interruptions or applying and agile mindset to drive solutions

• Strategize for innovation to facilitate UCB’s needs of today and in the future

• Partner with the distribution team for the selection and qualification of Global carriers.

• Support the review of the quality, supply and distribution agreement with partners.

• Protect the company reputation and drive business value

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

• You have +8 years relevant and working experience in international pharmaceutical logistics management and/or supply chain expertise with excellent understanding of GDP, product mechanical and thermal protection guidelines

• You are experienced in providing overall direction and leadership of a diverse team of compliance professionals accountable for the development, implementation and management of distribution compliance, in UCB’s global distribution operations.

• You are experienced in assuring pro-active risk management by deploying comprehensive risk assessments for key areas including distribution compliance (product mechanical and thermal protection) and making sure response plans are followed.

• You are experienced in global shipping methods and systems meeting local regulations in terms of design, shipping qualification, implementation, ongoing monitoring for effectiveness.

• You enjoy engaging with a number of different stakeholders, including internal in the area of Quality, Regulatory, Logistics etc. as well as external including vendors of shipping solutions, Carriers and their Compliance and Quality representatives

Why you should apply

At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you’ll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees – just as we do for the patients we serve.

If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more about your profile and motivation.