Bio DS Manufacturing Planning Specialist

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Manufacturing Planning Technician, analytical, organized and proactive, to join our Product Stream Immunology team, based at our UCB Farchim offices in Bulle, Switzerland.

About the role

You will be responsible for planning and coordinating the operational production activities of the BP1 building, in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices standards and the site Hygiene, Safety and Environment policy. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of planning, including the preparation of Stock Solutions and Buffers, as well as supporting planning activities during maintenance shutdowns.

Who you will work with

You will work within a team of planners for the BP1 building, in close collaboration with production teams, technical departments and support functions. You will ensure effective cross-communication to align production priorities and achieve operational objectives.

What you will do

• Prepare and manage detailed production planning for USP (Upstream), DSP (Downstream) and Buffers
• Coordinate technical activities impacting the schedule with the relevant departments
• Optimize the preparation of Stock Solutions and Buffers to minimize waste
• Ensure effective communication between production areas and support
• Support production objectives according to shutdowns, materials and operational constraints
• Identify, escalate and communicate risks, events and safety issues

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training
• Federal certificate of capacity or equivalent technical training
• More than two years of experience in production or biotechnology industry
• Proven experience with production planning tools
• Good knowledge of compliance requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience in writing documentation compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Knowledge of Real-Time Modeling System and SAP is a plus

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.