PbMake your mark for patients /b /ppWe are looking for a bQuality Control Lead /b who is bscientifically strong, collaborative /b, and bsolution-oriente /bbd /bto join ourb Internal Manufacturing Team /b, based at our UCB campus located inbBraine-l’Alleud, Belgium /b. /ppbAbout the role /b /ppThis role contributes to the design and delivery of a future-ready biologics manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in shaping the future Quality Control unit in a rapidly evolving environment. You will bring end-to-end QC expertise to help design a laboratory environment that is compliant, inspection-ready, digitally enabled, and sustainable for long-term operations. You will turn quality and regulatory expectations into practical solutions across laboratory design, workflows, systems, staffing, and readiness, helping to secure reliable and compliant patient supply from day one. /ppbWho you will work with /b /ppYou will collaborate with colleagues across Quality Control Operations, Manufacturing, MSAT, Utilities, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Digital/IT, working across different time zones. You will act as a bridge between project delivery and future operations, helping teams make sound decisions early and ensuring that QC needs are fully embedded in project design, execution, and startup planning. /ppbWhat you will do /b /plipYou will provide QC expertise to shape laboratory design, workflows, capabilities, and operating models for the new unit. /p /lilipYou will be responsible for embedding GMP, data integrity, and inspection readiness into QC processes, systems, and governance. /p /lilipYou will manage QC input into digital laboratory capabilities, including integrated systems, data visibility, and performance monitoring. /p /lilipYou will partner cross-functionally to translate QC requirements into practical project deliverables and operational solutions. /p /lilipYou will identify QC risks and drive mitigation plans linked to compliance, capacity, startup readiness, and sustainability. /p /lilipYou will promote strong Quality and HSE culture through compliant decision-making and safe-by-design project choices. /p /lipbInterested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills: /b /plipAdvanced degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related field. /p /lilipSignificant GMP Quality Control experience in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. /p /lilipExpertise in QC analytical domains (physico-chemical, biological, microbiological, bioassays). /p /lilipExperience in laboratory startup, expansion, or transformation projects. /p /lilipStrong knowledge of data integrity, inspection readiness, and QC operating models. /p /lilipScientific judgment, structured problem-solving mindset, and cross-functional collaboration skills. /p /lilipWillingness to adapt to project variabilities and a rapidly evolving work environment. /p /lilipOccasional travel to the United States may be required during conceptual design and basic design phases. /p /lipAre 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! /p