Process Automation Lead
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Process Automation Lead who is collaborative, innovative and detail-oriented to join us in our Internal Manufacturing team, based in our UCB campus office in Bulle, Switzerland.
About the role
This role is part of a project, contributing to the design and delivery of a future-ready biologics manufacturing facility. You will ensure that automation systems and industrial IT infrastructure are aligned with manufacturing needs within the BioNexUS project. You will contribute to the design of a compliant and efficient facility by translating operational requirements into robust automation solutions in a rapidly evolving project environment.
Who you’ll work with
You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with manufacturing sites, engineering partners and cross-functional stakeholders. Together, you will ensure automation solutions support efficient, safe and compliant manufacturing operations working across different time zones.
What you’ll do
- Represent automation and industrial IT topics within project discussions.
- Translate manufacturing needs into automation and system requirements.
- Review and assess technical documentation related to automation systems.
- Ensure alignment between automation solutions and operational needs.
- Contribute to the integration of digital and future-ready manufacturing technologies.
- Promote strong quality, safety and compliance standards.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
- Experience in industrial automation within biopharmaceutical or regulated environments.
- Knowledge of automation systems, industrial IT and digital manufacturing tools.
- Experience supporting large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Ability to analyse technical data and translate it into practical solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to adapt to project variabilities and a rapidly evolving work environment.
- Fluent in English; French is an advantage.
- Occasional travel to the United States may be required during conceptual design and basic design phases.
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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
