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p>Location: Bulle, Switzerland
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p>Activity rate : 100%
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p>Type of contract: Temporary contract
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p>Start Date: 01.04.2025 (12 months with possible extension)
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p>UCB, one of Switzerland's Best Employers, is an internationally active biopharmaceutical company specialising in the therapeutic areas of neurological disorders and immunology. The Bulle site is home to the company's Swiss sales subsidiary and primarily a biotechnology and chemical production platform for the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceutical specialities for the treatment of allergy, epilepsy and autoimmune diseases.
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Ensure the validation of manufacturing and cleaning processes in line with the procedures, the regulatory requirements and user needsProvide expertise in validation and manufacturing processes knowledge during investigations, Change Controls and projectsPresent the validation/verification documentation during inspections and audits by health authorities and partnersImplement new processes and support the tech transfer activities for biotechnological and pharmaceutical processesLead cleaning validation/verification, including the definition of the validation strategy and support process validation:
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Drive and write validation risk assessments, change-over protocol and change control for current and new processes as process expertWrite validation plans, protocols and reports in adherence with planningEnsure adherence of the validation activities to the applicable documents (VMP, cleaning verification plan, procedures, guidelines, etc.).Participate to the continuous improvement of validation documentation and processes
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p>Lead validation-related projects within the group
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p>Participate in technical or organizational cross-functional projects, as well as in specific manufacturing projects for activities related to validation
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Work according to cGMP requirementsParticipate in deviations and Change Controls as SME for validation/verification-related subjects, and provide process expertise where neededEnsure that all validation/verification documentation (reports, sopsâ¦) is up-to-date and inspection-ready
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Master's Degree in biology, biotechnology or other lifesciences-related fieldMandatory experience in biochemical and/or pharmaceutical validation processesDocumentary experience required (drafting of validation protocols, validation reports, deviations, product VMP / VSR, etc.)Fluent in French & English (spoken and written)Strong leadership, initiative, and sense of responsibilityDeep understanding of biotechnological manufacturing processesProficient in MS Office, basic statistical knowledgeAbility to research, structure ideas clearly, and anticipate issuesExcellent communicator with internal and external partnersSkilled at prioritization, stress management, and decision-makingSolution-oriented, critical thinker, and adaptable under pressureTeam player with a customer-focused mindset
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p>UCB is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's talents and perspectives are valued and respected.
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