The posting
Description de poste
Make your mark for patients
To strengthen our Global Quality Assurance department, we are looking for a talented professional to fill the position of: Evidence Quality Lead - Bulle -Switzerland.
About the role
As part of the UCB Quality organization, the Evidence Quality Lead (EQL) actively enables compliant Research, Development and Pharmacovigilance processes (i.e., GLP GCP GVP) from candidate to asset delivery, to commercial branding, with a focus on successful global launches and sustainable access for our patients. Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, the EQL plays a crucial role in ensuring quality by design and maintaining continuous inspection readiness.
You will work with
You will work closely with a variety of internal functions within Quality and the Business area-s you support. Additionally, you will engage with external partners and vendors to ensure the integrity of data for delegated activities.
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What you will do
Develop and Maintain the Quality Strategy at a Compound Level
- Create and sustain a quality roadmap for strategic quality objectives, covering the clinical development and post-marketing phases,
- Identify and manage risks using a risk-based approach across compounds, processes, systems, sites, and vendors
- Ensure compliance with GxP regulations, guidance, and internal procedures while reducing complexity
Proactively Identify Opportunities to De-Risk at a Compound Level
- Plan and execute quality activities independently to ensure subject safety and data integrity, complying with protocols and regulations
- Lead compliance investigations and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventative actions from deviations, audits and inspections
- Escalate issues early and ensure effective resolution or measures are in place
- Lead or contribute to complex projects
- Manage pre-inspection documentation, quality reviews, in collaboration with functional SMEs and global process owners.
Monitor Performance
- Conduct analytics and qualitative assessments to identify trends
- Monitor quality deliverables from vendors and partners, sharing updates with internal functions
- Ensure continuous inspection readiness and integrity of the data included in regulatory dossiers
- Lead/support inspections and investigations, coordinating responses and hosting strategies
GxP Quality Advisor Responsibilities
- Review and implement updates to GxP legislation, define best practices and assess the impact on procedures, systems and contractual arrangements
- Provide expert advice to mitigate compliance risks or to address complex issues.
- Deliver presentations to peers, senior management, and industry audiences
Interested? For this position you-ll need the following education, experience and skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare-related field
- Minimum of 10 years in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in research or clinical development
- Fluent English communication (oral and written); any additional languages are a plus.
- Ability to translate regulatory and quality expectations into operations, based on knowledge of quality principles
- Experience in GLP, GCP and/or GVP quality auditing, inspection, compliance management, and/or Medical Device regulations/operations is an asset
- Ability to drive collaboration and engagement across the stakeholder network, motivating others to achieve results
- Skilled in influencing others within a global matrix organization and driving informed decision-making
- Capable of prioritizing and focusing on critical issues using a risk-based approach
- Manages quality and compliance issues with diligence, rigor, transparency and timeliness
- Strong analytical skills with experience in analyzing and synthesizing complex data
- Proficient in presenting complex projects and issues clearly and succinctly
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 over 9.000 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.
At UCB, we-ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
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\[email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
