Head Global Suppliers & Materials Quality Management at UCB SA Canada

Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Quality Systems Operations, Quality Compliance, cGMP Principles, Regulatory Requirements, Supplier Qualification, Material Qualification, Change Notification Management, Quality Agreement Management, Supplier Performance Management, Digitalization, Continuous Improvement, Audit Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Make your mark for patients To strengthen our Internal Manufacturing Quality department, we are looking for a talented profile to fill the position of: Head Global Suppliers & Materials Quality Management – Braine l’Alleud, Belgium. About the role The Head of Suppliers & Materials Quality Management, is a senior position within the Quality Compliance Operations team, reporting directly to the Head of QA Compliance Operations. The position focus will be to ensure strategic oversight, harmonization, and continuous improvement across all internal manufacturing sites and strong alignment with External Manufacturing organization, for Suppliers & Materials Quality management that include change notification management, material qualification, quality agreement management, complaints related to suppliers, support of audits schedule and outcome management & general performance of suppliers. This strategic role ensures that the Suppliers and Materials Qualification across individual operational sites in UCB are implemented in an aligned manner and maintained continuously to meet regulatory requirements and internal corporate standards. You will work with In this role, you will work closely with various stakeholders across UCB's internal and external manufacturing organizations. You will collaborate with the Internal Manufacturing Quality Assurance Leadership team, the QA Compliance Operations Leadership team ensuring alignment and harmonization of Suppliers & Material Quality management, across all operational sites. Additionally, you will engage with the External Manufacturing organization to align processes. You will also interact with key stakeholders globally across UCB Units to foster a culture of continuous improvement, process optimization and wherever there is a process and value driven digitalization opportunity while supporting the organization’s quality standards. What you will do Lead a global quality team who supports operational and strategic activities, provide development opportunities while being value driven. Lead Gemba sessions across UCB Sites/ Departments to understand existing quality processes part of the role and systems, identify inefficiencies and identify Value Digitalization when needed. Oversee the implementation and continuous enhancement of Suppliers and Materials Qualification processes, ensuring full alignment with regulatory requirements as well as internal governance and policies. Drive the global harmonization and standardization of the end‑to‑end supplier qualification lifecycle and material quality oversight, including specifications, monitoring, and quality‑issue trending across internal and manufacturing sites to ensure consistency and compliance globally. Deploy/ Implement digital supplier‑management solutions to enable advanced data analytics, predictive insights, and proactive risk management. Support the Head Performance, Operational Excellence in driving Continuous Improvement initiatives aiming on enhancing efficiency, reducing risks, and maintaining high standards of compliance. Support the Head Audit and Inspection Readiness in managing risks and participating in audits and inspections when required. Promote a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team and across the organization. Serve as the transversal IMQ Single Point Of Contact (SPOC) for Quality Compliance topics below: Supplier management (quality audits, performance management...) Change notification management Material management/ qualification Quality Agreement for suppliers Complaints management related to suppliers Partner with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on quality processes and build regular networking communication (e.g. monthly meeting, monthly gemba...) Integrate any new IM UCB site into the supplier and materials quality framework by defining a robust strategy and implementing key documentation dedicated to supplier qualification process & material compliance requirements. Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills Bachelor’s, master’s degree or an education in a relevant scientific discipline Minimum of 10 years in Quality Assurance or/and Quality Systems Operations or/and Quality Compliance within a regulated pharmaceutical environment or equivalent Fluent English communication (oral and written); any additional languages are a plus Deep understanding of cGMP principles and global regulatory environments Proven track record in implementing processes dedicated to Suppliers & Materials Quality management (experience in managing SUS, filters is preferred) Proven track record in leading a team of people across the world Experience in participating in audits and inspections (FDA) Experience in Value driven Digitalization is a plus PMO, green belt, lean & six sigma is a plus Excellent organizational and analytical abilities to manage projects Expertise with Suppliers and Materials Quality management: suppliers management (quality audits, performance management), materials quality management, change notification management, quality agreements, complaints management related to suppliers Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement Strategic thinking with the ability to foster a culture of Quality, Continuous Improvement and Innovation 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.

Responsibilities

This senior role ensures strategic oversight, harmonization, and continuous improvement across all internal manufacturing sites for Suppliers & Materials Quality management, including change notification, material qualification, and quality agreement management. The position involves leading a global quality team, driving global harmonization of the supplier qualification lifecycle, and deploying digital supplier-management solutions.