Process Engineer – Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job title:

Process Engineer – Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Company

UCB

Job description

Make your mark for patientsABOUT THE ROLEWe have an exciting opportunity in our Chemical Process R&D department, focusing on Synthetic Molecules. As a member of our team, you will leverage your chemical/process engineering expertise to contribute to the development and scale-up activities for one or more pipeline programs within the department.This role is hands-on and will primarily involve working in our R&D laboratories for synthetic molecule process development, building technology, and enhancing process understanding. As projects progress through development, you will also be required to provide plant support across various scales, ultimately leading to the transfer of projects and technologies to commercial manufacturing facilities.This role is dynamic and fast-paced. You will be working within several project matrix teams. If you can effectively manage multiple priorities, clearly communicate your recommendations, and enjoy team collaboration, you will thrive in this environment.What you will do:

• Provide process engineering support to development projects as part of a development project team.
• Conceptualize, plan, execute, and manage scale-up activities, both internally and with partners.
• Develop process models that demonstrate optimized engineering configuration of the plant and maximize process potential.
• Contribute effectively to the development of end-to-end process understanding and control of the manufacturing process by integrating broad knowledge of each unit operation.
• Ensure detailed and comprehensive documentation of all relevant activities to comply with regulatory requirements and to capture program and process knowledge thoroughly.

For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

• BSc, M.Sc., or equivalent in chemical/process engineering with relevant industrial experience in pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, or other process applications.
• A proven track record in at least three of the following technical areas: process development of pharmaceutical unit operations (batch and/or continuous), such as reaction, distillation, crystallization, filtration, and drying; process industrialization and scale-up; process simulation (unit operations, kinetic and thermodynamic); process control; and application of Process Analytical Technologies (PAT).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated hands-on and practical ability in process development with experience in the application of state-of-the-art engineering equipment or a relevant PhD.
• Practical working experience with key software for process design and scale-up (e.g., Dynochem, Aspen, Visimix, and/or CFD) or other software for mathematical model implementation and development (e.g., MatLab, gProms).
• Relevant exposure to Statistical Modeling (DoE) or Multivariate Analysis (Chemometrics) software packages.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for process monitoring (e.g., FBRM, NIR, PVM, HPLC, GC, KF).
• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements and expectations applicable to the pharmaceutical industry, and prior experience working in a cGMP environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in different stages of development simultaneously, using initiative and creativity to meet agreed objectives and timelines.
• Proficiency in both English and French would be advantageous.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills for working in a multidisciplinary scientific team environment.

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 equitable 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 and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Expected salary

Location

Eigenbrakel, Waals Brabant

Job date

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:02:30 GMT

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