To strengthen our Quality Bulle Manufacturing department we are looking for a talented profile to fill the position of: Quality Manager for TS, Facility and Warehousing – Bulle, Switzerland.
About The Role
The Quality Manager for TS, Facility and Warehousing leads, develops, and manages the quality for TS, Facility and Warehousing operational activities within the Quality Compliance organization, ensuring the deployment of Quality Culture and Compliance across Bulle site.
The role ensures that the Quality Management System (QMS) with associated processes (deviations & CAPA, internal audits, QMR, LPO governance, documentation & training, quality life‑cycle, inspection readiness, data integrity, supplier & raw material quality) are implemented, continuously improved, and aligned with regulatory expectations and UCB standards.
You will work with
The position supports Bulle Technical Services (Instrumentation, Maintenance, Methods & Support, Utilities), Bulle facility services, and Bulle Supply chain (including warehousing activities) to guarantee GxP compliance, robust data integrity, and inspection/audit readiness.
What You Will Do
General
* Provide leadership and Quality oversight for Technical Services, Warehousing and Facility operations within the Bulle manufacturing site ensuring adherence to GxP, UCB Quality Program, and Health Authority requirements.
* Actively support simplification, process robustness, operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Manage and improve quality strategies in relation to manufacturing and technical operations, regulatory changes, and evolving business needs.
* Participate in and contribute expertise to quality‑related projects and cross‑functional initiatives.
* Actively participate to inspection/audits (before/during/after).
Technical Services (TS)
* Provide Quality oversight for Technical Services activities (utilities, maintenance, methods/support, instrumentation), ensuring compliance with GMP and UCB Quality standards.
* Ensure qualification/validation expectations for TS-controlled equipment and systems are defined, implemented, and maintained in accordance with current GMP guidelines and UCB Quality policies.
* Ensure compliance of TS quality processes (e.g., change control, deviations/investigations/CAPA, qualification activities, training, and GxP documentation), including audit/inspection support as applicable.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate Quality risks related to Technical Services activities.
* Serve as the Quality escalation point for complex or critical Technical Services topics.
Warehouse and Site Supply Chain Operations
* Provide Quality oversight for warehousing and site supply chain activities, including receipt, sampling, storage and logistic of purchased raw materials and consumables.
* Ensure compliance of warehouse/supply chain quality processes (e.g., change control, deviations/investigations/CAPA, qualification activities, cleaning activities, training, and GxP documentation ), and support audits/inspections as required.
Facility Operations
* Provide Quality oversight for facility-related activities (like access control and pest control), ensuring compliance with GMP and UCB Quality standards.
* Ensure compliance of facility quality processes (e.g., change control, deviations/investigations/CAPA, qualification activities, training and GxP documentation), and support audits/inspections as required.
* Translate global, transversal and site strategies into actionable goals for the team.
* Build and maintain an agile, skilled, flexible, and motivated team.
* Ensure efficient organization, workload distribution, and competency development.
* Promote and reinforce Quality Culture across teams and within Bulle site.
HSE Responsibilities
* Participation to periodic HSE internal audits.
* Actively participate to HSE policy deployment.
* Respect of HSE rules (particularly respect of procedures, individual protection equipment’s use, systematic use of safety elements, wastes sorting and identification).
* Report events (accidents and incidents) related to HSE aspects. Immediately report near misses or hazardous HSE situations.
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills
* Bachelor’s, master’s degree or an education in a relevant scientific discipline
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English
* Solid knowledge of the GMP‑regulated environment
* Proven ability to draft clear and accurate scientific and technical documentation
* Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
* Strong capability to coordinate complex, cross‑functional projects and meet critical deadlines
* Strong skills in meeting preparation, facilitation, and presentations
* Demonstrated negotiation and influencing abilities
* High level of professional discretion and integrity
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.
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