Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

About the job

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an autonomous, rigorous and quality-oriented Pharmaceutical Production Technician to join our Pharma DP team, based at our Bulle site in Switzerland.

About the role

As a Pharmaceutical Production Technician, you independently carry out various manufacturing operations in compliance with quality requirements (cGMP), safety, environmental standards, deadlines and costs. You contribute to the performance of production activities by ensuring the proper functioning of equipment, documentary compliance and adherence to procedures. You also participate in continuous improvement initiatives and ensure the maintenance of the highest quality and safety standards.

Who you will work with

You will join the Pharma DP team at the UCB Bulle site and collaborate daily with the Production, Quality, Maintenance, HSE and Technical Support teams. You will contribute to manufacturing activities, quality investigations, equipment qualifications as well as continuous improvement projects to ensure reliable, compliant and efficient production.

Your main responsibilities

• Carry out production operations in accordance with cGMP procedures.
• Prepare, verify and document manufacturing activities.
• Use, clean and maintain production equipment.
• Identify and resolve anomalies while ensuring compliance.
• Participate in qualifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Apply and promote Quality, HSE and GMP requirements.

What we are looking for

• Technical CFC or equivalent training in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) or ISO standards.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or industrial production equipment.
• Good command of French, both spoken and written.
• Autonomy, rigour, team spirit and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in coating or professional understanding required.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends. 3x8.

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.