Analytical Scientist

Make your mark for patients We are looking for 3 Analytical Scientists who are curious, collaborative, and scientifically driven to join our Analytical Development Sciences (ADS) Physico-Chemical Analytics (PCA) team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

About the role
As an Analytical Scientist, you will play a key role in supporting development programs from early clinical phases through commercial registration and lifecycle management. You will develop and validate analytical methods, generate scientific insights, and contribute to the continuous evolution and digitalization of analytical processes. Your expertise will help ensure the quality, robustness, and success of our pharmaceutical portfolio. Who you will work with You will join the Analytical Development Sciences (ADS) department within the Physico-Chemical Analytics (PCA) group. You will collaborate closely with analytical scientists, laboratory analysts, process development teams, quality control laboratories, external partners, and project stakeholders across multiple development programs. You will also contribute to knowledge sharing and scientific coaching within the team. What you will do
• You will develop and validate analytical methods supporting pharmaceutical products throughout development phases.
• You will perform analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• You will support stability studies, clinical releases, and process understanding activities.
• You will analyze data, challenge results, and generate meaningful scientific insights.
• You will manage analytical documentation, protocols, reports, and GxP-compliant records.
• You will coach colleagues, support investigations, and contribute to new technology implementation. Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and

skills:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on expertise in analytical method development for chemical and biological products.
• Strong knowledge of chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrometry, dissolution testing, or related techniques.
• Understanding of GMP, pharmacopoeias, method validation, transfer, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication skills in French and English, with a collaborative mindset. Why join us? At UCB, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative medicines that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. You will work in a collaborative scientific environment where your expertise, ideas, and continuous learning will help shape the future of healthcare. Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities. 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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application. 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. Requisition ID: 94021  Recruiter: Joachim Cemolin  Hiring Manager: Anthony Dron  Talent Partner: Caroline Lonchay Job Level: SA III Please consult HRAnswers for more information on job levels.