Biotech Sciences Smart Laboratories Lead

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Make your mark for patients.

We’re here because we want to build the future and transform patients’ lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That’s why we’re looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible?

In the scope of our digital business transformation program and to strengthen our Biotech Digital Sciences team, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: Biotech Sciences Smart Laboratories Lead, based in Braine-l’Alleud (Belgium) or Slough (United Kingdom)

As Biotech Sciences Smart Laboratories Lead, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the digital business transformation initiatives of the Biotech Sciences organization (technical development for new biological entities) aiming at improving the way we capture, exchange and access experimental data, while enabling a proper traceability across development activities (e.g. batch / sample identification & tracking) and optimizing scientists’ experience.
• Partner with world class scientific teams and together refine and implement the concept of truly smart laboratories seamlessly integrating digitalization, automation and miniaturization.
• Establish a strong network within the different Biotech Sciences development groups, but also with other UCB laboratories, learning from each other and making sure that our practices are aligned.
  

You will more precisely contribute to the success of our digital business transformation by:

• Engaging with key stakeholders from the various Biotech Sciences groups (upstream, downstream, formulation, analytical, characterization and clinical manufacturing) across Belgium and the UK to define our common target laboratory system and data architecture.
• Driving simplified equipment data acquisition (e.g. process data historian, analytical data integration) and experiment data capture (e.g. barcoding, RFID) initiatives across the Biotech Sciences organization and shaping/refining our future roadmap (e.g. laboratory workflow management, high-throughput system integration).
• Leading and overseeing the evolution of laboratory systems used by the Biotech Sciences organization (incl. ELN, LIMS), making sure they remain up-to-date and evolve in line with our digital transformation needs.
• Leading and managing the project aiming at transforming the Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) templates supporting the activities of the Biotech Sciences groups (incl. underlying data catalog).
• Defining the approach and guideline to meet data integrity requirements in collaboration with key stakeholders (incl. quality assurance, IT, validation and other development groups) and making sure these principles are adhered too.
• Collaborating with the Biologics Pilot Plant to shape the technology and project roadmap allowing to move towards paperless clinical manufacturing operations.
• Staying on top of the latest technology trends in your area of responsibility.
• Working across boundaries, maintaining a proper level alignment with similar UCB departments such as Pharma Sciences (technical process development for small molecules), but also with partner departments like Early Solutions, Manufacturing & Engineering and Regulatory Affairs.
  

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

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Science, Computer Science or a similar discipline, or alternatively in Biotechnology / Biology with a strong affinity for computerized systems and digitalization.
• Strong Project Management skills, any certification is a plus.
• At least 10 years of experience, amongst which 5 years in the biopharmaceutical industry or related.
• Experience in the field of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls) process development, discovery or GMP production of biologics is a plus.
• Strong experience in computerized system deployment is a must, specific experience with Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) systems is a significant asset.
• Experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a matrix environment.
• Knowledge of additional laboratory & manufacturing applications (LIMS, MES, …) and scientific data management systems is a plus.
• Strong interest in digitalization, automation and miniaturization, and belief in their potential to transform the way laboratory work is performed.
• Participation in data integrity related programs and/or in the implementation of GxP systems is an additional asset.
  

Soft Skills

• Ability to analyze stakeholder needs and derive a strategy followed by execution.
• Skills in business process re-engineering and change management.
• Skills in teamwork and communication.
  

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.

About Us.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: “How will this create value for people living with severe disease?”. We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

Curious to know more? Please visit our website www.ucb.com .

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.