We are looking for a Drug Product Development Scientist who is innovative, detail-oriented, and collaborative to join our Biologics Drug Product Development team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’re going to play a key role in shaping the future of injectable drug product development for biologics and gene therapies. You will design, optimize, and support manufacturing processes from early clinical phases through to regulatory approval.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Clinical Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs. You’ll be part of a dynamic, science-driven environment where innovation and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You will design and execute lab-scale studies to develop robust injectable drug product processes;


• You will be responsible for selecting components and defining processes for clinical manufacturing;


• You will manage data analysis, documentation, and reporting to support regulatory submissions;


• You will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure timely clinical and stability batch production;


• You will support process validation and knowledge transfer to late-stage and commercial teams;


• You will contribute to investigations, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field;


• You bring 5–7 years of experience in sterile liquid drug product development or manufacturing;


• You have hands-on knowledge of aseptic processing and cGMP environments;


• You’re experienced with monoclonal antibodies and/or gene therapy products (rAAV is a plus);


• You demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and prioritization skills;


• You’re comfortable working autonomously and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

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 equal 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 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.