Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a GT Release & Stability Specification Scientist who is detail-oriented, solution-driven, and collaborative to join our Gene Therapy Analytical Sciences (GTAS) team, based at our UCB campus in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the Role
You will lead the strategy for release and stability specifications for gene therapy (GT) products. From preclinical development to commercialization, you will ensure analytical excellence and regulatory compliance across all project phases.
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional internal teams (Analytical Project Leads, Regulatory Affairs, QA, QC, etc.) and external partners. You’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team committed to advancing gene therapies that make a difference in patients’ lives.
What You’ll Do
- Define and lead the release and stability specification strategy.
- Coordinate analytical studies for clinical batch release, stability, specification design, comparability, and reference standards qualification.
- Ensure on time and in full delivery of analytical documentation related to release, stability and comparability studies of Gene Therapy CMC batches.
- Support regulatory submissions, audits and inspections as requested by the business.
- Support all GT projects, from preclinical development to commercialization and lifecycle management, for activities related to release and stability specifications.
- Help develop the GT QC Testing team’s scientific and regulatory capabilities.
Interested? For this role, we’re looking for the following background and skills
- Master’s Degree and expertise in analytical methods for biologics (molecular biology and/or physico-chemistry). Experience with viral vectors or other ATMPs is a plus.
- Strong understanding of GMP regulatory and quality requirements.
- Experience preparing analytical documents (CoA, specs, protocols, reports).
- Proficiency in statistical methods for specifications, stability and comparability management.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
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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 around 8,500 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.
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.