Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an Analytical Scientist who is analytical, collaborative, and proactive to join our Biological Method Development Sciences team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.

 

About the role

You will play a key role in developing, validating, and transferring biological methods to support drug development from early clinical phases to commercialization. You’re going to ensure scientific excellence, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of analytical solutions.

 

Who you will work with

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QC, research, regulatory affairs, and external partners (CMOs/CROs). You’ll also represent the ADS team in project meetings and contribute to regulatory submissions.

 

What you will do

You will design and execute experiments for method development, transfer and validation.You will be responsible for reviewing and approving protocols, procedures, and reports.You will manage daily lab activities and supervise analytical workflows.You will analyze and verify data and present findings to project teams.You will liaise with internal and external partners to ensure knowledge transfer.You will support regulatory file preparation and respond to authority requests.

 

Interested?

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

Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field.Proven experience in bioanalytical techniques (e.g., ELISA, qPCR, electrophoresis, microbiology methods).Experience in cell biology techniques (e.g., cell count, gene copy number determination, etc)Strong lab skills and ability to troubleshoot complex analytical issues.Experience working under GMP/GSP and understanding regulatory standards.Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead within a matrix environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English.

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.