Make your mark for patients

We’re looking for an Analytical Scientist in who is a problem-solver with excellent analytical skills to join our Analytical Development Science department, based in our office in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.


About the role:
In this role, you’ll bring your scientific expertise to the Braine ADS Physico-Chemical Analytics (PCA) group. You’ll work on projects from early clinical phases to commercial stages, developing and validating methods to meet regulatory standards. You’ll also transfer these methods to internal or external partners and support process understanding and validation. Additionally, you’ll help prepare regulatory submissions, ensuring all activities meet quality standards and timelines.


What You’ll Do:
In this role, you’ll:

• Manage and perform daily lab activities for method development and validation
• Prepare, review, and approve documentation
• Analyze and verify data, presenting results in team meetings
• Collaborate with regulatory teams and other departments for knowledge transfer
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., QC, research) and external partners for knowledge transfer
• Represent ADS in cross-functional project teams

You’ll ensure all activities follow HSE rules, GMP and GSP standards, and regulatory requirements for each product development phase.


Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in analytical techniques for biologicals or chemicals in a bio/pharmaceutical company and GMP regulated lab
• Expertise in analytical techniques like chromatography, electrophoresis, or mass spectrometry for quantifying impurities and purity in protein chemistry
• Strong laboratory skills and autonomy in method development/validation
• Ability to author and review comprehensive GMP and GSP documents in English
• Proven experience in the biotech/pharma industry with strong analytical troubleshooting and leadership skills

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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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.
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.

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.