Expert Process Manufacturing Support
Posted on September 10, 2026
Bulle
French
Posted on September 10, 2026
About this role
Location: Bulle, Switzerland
Activity rate : 100%
Type of contract: Temporary contract
Start Date: October 2026
Duration of the contract: 12 months
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UCB is an international biopharmaceutical company specializing in the therapeutic areas of neurological disorders and immunology. Its Bulle site brings together the Swiss commercial subsidiary and a primary production platform that combines biotechnology and chemistry for the manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical specialties used in the treatment of allergies, epilepsy, and autoimmune diseases.
We are looking for a pragmatic, field-oriented Expert Process Manufacturing Support to join our client on a temporary assignment. In this role, you will drive continuous improvement, engineering, and Qualification/Validation (Q/V) initiatives in a cGxP pharmaceutical environment. Operating at the intersection of local site operations and global harmonization, you will step into the field, and collaborate with multi-functional teams.
Your key responsibilities:
- Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) to optimize processes, simplify workflows, and eliminate operational waste.
- Support Engineering, Qualification, and Process Validation (Q/V) activities in full compliance with cGxP regulations.
- Lead cross-site process and tool harmonization initiatives in close collaboration with global teams and Belgium counterparts.
- Perform gap assessments against global standards and evolving pharmaceutical regulations, notably for commissioning activities.
- Act as the Local Process Expert for Risk Analysis, ensuring SOP deployment, training, and continuous updates across the site.
- Support quality digitalization and data integrity initiatives across site documentation and systems.
- Draft, revise, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality documentation, and training plans.
- Establish, track, and analyze KPIs for Manufacturing Support processes to drive annual maturity and performance targets.
- Engage directly on the shop floor with multi-functional teams to troubleshoot operational issues, coach users, and gather input.
Requirements
What will make you successful:
- Proven experience in continuous improvement within a cGxP pharmaceutical plant, with strong technical knowledge in Engineering, Qualification, and Process Validation.
- Solid hands-on experience applying Lean and Kaizen methodologies to streamline processes and eliminate operational waste.
- Proactive, autonomous, and field-oriented professional who isn't afraid to go onto the shop floor to gather information and solve issues.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to tailor your message when interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Practical expertise in Risk Analysis methodologies, data integrity principles, and drafting GxP quality documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage local projects, perform gap assessments, and drive cross-site process harmonization with global and Belgium teams.
- Professional fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) is required.
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