Senior Scientist - Injectable Drug Product Process Development

Senior Scientist - Injectable Drug Product Process Development

UCB - Union Chimique Belge

Braine L'alleud, 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.

Interested?

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.

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