Industrial Lead Drug Product

UCB - Union Chimique Belge

Braine L'alleud, Belgium

About the Role

In this global role, the Industrial Lead Drug Product will bring a strategic vision and leadership in the industrialization of our late-stage development and commercial products (NBE and NCE). You will develop cutting-edge industrialization strategies, manage a portfolio of strategic manufacturing projects/programs. You will also act as a Product Subject Mater Expert (steward) within UCB’s community, driving key activities related to drug product manufacturing and coordinating transversal efforts across departments and ensure submission preparation and approval all over the world.

What You Will Do

You develop Manufacturing Industrial Strategic Supply Plans (ISSP) for products throughout their lifecycle;
You build and maintain a portfolio of strategic projects related to industrialization and manufacturing;
You establish long-term capacity and capability plans at the portfolio level;
You act as a Product SME, ensuring alignment between product development and manufacturing strategies;
You ensure launch readiness and effective lifecycle management for late-stage development and commercial products;
You oversee the industrial project portfolio related to product launch, lifecycle management, and process optimizations;
You evaluate technical, regulatory, and financial feasibility of line extensions and manufacturing changes;
You centralize knowledge on commercial manufacturing processes and represent industrial interests in various governance bodies;
You lead efforts in process improvements, environmental impact assessments, and cross-functional projects.

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

Master’s degree in a relevant field;
Minimum 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with expertise in drug product manufacturing, development, and industrialization (sterile and solid forms);
Direct experience in commercial manufacturing and familiarity with state-of-the-art drug product manufacturing processes;
Strong experience in project management and leading multi-disciplinary teams;
Expertise in the registration and approval processes in EU, US, China, and Japan;
Skilled in cGMP quality and regulatory requirements for drug product manufacturing;
Knowledge of financial processes, particularly related to cost of goods (CoGs) and investment decision-making;
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with fluency in English;
Ability to manage complex projects, balancing multiple priorities and driving results across functional teams;
Experience in assessing manufacturing capacities and implementing long-term industrial strategies;
Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on stakeholder management and collaboration across diverse teams.