Pharma DP Manufacturing Team Leader

Job Description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Pharma DP Manufacturing Team Leader, possessing strong leadership, expertise in pharmaceutical production, and a strong commitment to quality and safety, to join our Pharma DP Manufacturing team, at our Bulle site, in Switzerland.

About the position

As Pharma DP Manufacturing Team Leader, you are responsible for the smooth running of pharmaceutical production activities in the Coating and Visual Inspection sector, in compliance with cGMP requirements, deadlines, and costs.

You contribute to the performance and reliability of processes, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environment (HSE) requirements. You drive optimization and continuous improvement initiatives in order to achieve quality, productivity, compliance, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Depending on operational needs, you will also participate in production activities by ensuring the replacement of production technicians, in order to guarantee the continuity of operations and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Who you will work with

You will join the Pharma DP Manufacturing team at the Bulle site and supervise a team of operators and production technicians involved in coating and visual inspection activities.

You will collaborate closely with other Team Leaders, Supply, Quality Assurance (QA), Technical Services (TS) teams, and process specialists. You will also work with the departments concerned with maintenance, investment projects, regulatory compliance, and HSE activities to ensure safe, efficient production in compliance with company standards.

Your responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate production activities in the coating and visual inspection sectors to meet schedules and operational objectives.
• Guarantee compliance with cGMP requirements, approved procedures, and quality standards.
• Supervise the documentation of batch records and ensure their review within the allotted timeframes.
• Lead investigations related to deviations, incidents, and HSE events.
• Supervise, develop, and motivate the team by promoting versatility and continuous improvement.
• Participate in operational activities by ensuring, as needed, the replacement of production technicians.
• Optimize processes, equipment, and resources in collaboration with the relevant departments.

Interested? For this position, we are looking for the following qualifications, experience, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field for pharmaceutical or chemical production.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP requirements and applicable internal regulations.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical production, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Skills in team management, employee development, and priority management.
• Good proficiency in IT tools, notably Excel, Word, SAP, and quality and documentary systems.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements, problem-solving ability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience in coating and visual inspection activities is an asset.

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_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.