Graduate in Quality

Make your mark for patients

Graduate program (GDP) Quality in Biopharma Manufacturing

Our Graduate program aims to develop the professional knowledge of graduates through a learning and practical journey at UCB, where Graduates can collaborate with diverse teams such as the Allergy, Neurology, and Immunology Product Streams and Supply Chain department and be part of our Graduate Community.

This position is a great opportunity for young graduates to start their career in the pharmaceutical & biotechnology manufacturing field and shape their professional journey in this scientific environment that could lead to an exciting future at UCB.

Two graduate journeys are never the same… and this one is a particularly exciting one Here is what we have imagined for you:

A unique 24-month program (3 missions of 8 months each) in our manufacturing site in Bulle, Switzerland.

Discovery of 3 different teams within the Quality department:

• Data Integrity:
  • Ensure the accuracy and reliability of critical data used in manufacturing processes.
  • Draw data flow and determine the critical data integrity paths.
  • Support the implementation of systems and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Support computerized system validation (CSV) harmonization.
  • Review CSV deliverables focused on data integrity aspects.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize data management and QA review.
  • Develop a statistical approach to improve data integrity compliance through manufacturing processes.
• Quality Suppliers and Raw Materials:
  • Actively participate in the projects linked to introduction/modification of materials and suppliers.
  • Implement a continuous improvement project to optimize ways of working inside the department.
  • Collaborate with QC Raw material, Supply Chain, and Production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Quality Operations:
  • Oversee daily quality-related activities in manufacturing operations.
  • Analyze trends and data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and implement action plans to ensure the quality of our products.

Opportunity to impact different types of manufacturing processes (Allergy, Neurology & Immunology).

Access to a set of unique formal trainings.

Immersion in international, dynamic, and passionate teams in our state-of-the-art manufacturing site surrounded by the beautiful Swiss Alps

We love diversity and we’re looking for authenticity above all We believe you’re the right person for this program if you are:

• Proactive Learner: You are passionate about data & life science technologies.
• Results Driven: You are seeking to achieve process robustness & performance and are excited to take an active role within a team committed to contribute to this.
• Solution-Oriented: You are self-motivated and willing to provide innovative thinking to our projects in manufacturing support.
• Team Player & Adaptable Mindset: You are collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Ideally, this is what your background looks like. However, we are happy for you to challenge us that you’re the right one for this job even if these boxes are not really ticked:

• Recently graduated from a healthcare, pharmacy, chemistry, life science, or related field, and/or has relevant experience in the life science & digital fields.
• Possesses a good understanding of statistics.
• Effective communication and project management skills.
• Values in line with those of UCB is an essential leadership component.
• Good English spoken & written skills are a must.

How to apply?

Go to ucbsuisse.ch in the career section, find the position, and upload your resume with a presentation of yourself, in English, explaining why you want to join our program (providing your name but no personal details). Please use PDF format.

About us:

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 9,000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do starts 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.

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