Analytical Scientist

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for 3 Analytical Scientists who are curious, collaborative, and scientifically driven to join our Analytical Development Sciences (ADS) Physico-Chemical Analytics (PCA) team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

About the role

As an Analytical Scientist, you will play a key role in supporting development programs from early clinical phases through commercial registration and lifecycle management. You will develop and validate analytical methods, generate scientific insights, and contribute to the continuous evolution and digitalization of analytical processes. Your expertise will help ensure the quality, robustness, and success of our pharmaceutical portfolio.

Who you will work with

You will join the Analytical Development Sciences (ADS) department within the Physico-Chemical Analytics (PCA) group. You will collaborate closely with analytical scientists, laboratory analysts, process development teams, quality control laboratories, external partners, and project stakeholders across multiple development programs. You will also contribute to knowledge sharing and scientific coaching within the team.

What you will do

• You will develop and validate analytical methods supporting pharmaceutical products throughout development phases.
• You will perform analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• You will support stability studies, clinical releases, and process understanding activities.
• You will analyze data, challenge results, and generate meaningful scientific insights.
• You will manage analytical documentation, protocols, reports, and GxP-compliant records.
• You will coach colleagues, support investigations, and contribute to new technology implementation.

Interested?

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on expertise in analytical method development for chemical and biological products.
• Strong knowledge of chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrometry, dissolution testing, or related techniques.
• Understanding of GMP, pharmacopoeias, method validation, transfer, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication skills in French and English, with a collaborative mindset.

Why join us?

At UCB, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative medicines that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. You will work in a collaborative scientific environment where your expertise, ideas, and continuous learning will help shape the future of healthcare.

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 over 9.000 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.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

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.