Associate Director, Biologics Manufacturing Science and Technology, Large Projects

UCB • Atlanta, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Biologics Manufacturing Science and Technology, Large Projects Lead who is strategic, collaborative, and driven by impact to join our BioNexUS Program Team. This hybrid position (at least 40% of the time in office) can be based in Atlanta, Georgia, Raleigh, North Carolina or Boston, Massachusetts and requires 20% domestic & international travel. You will provide scientific and technical leadership for biologics manufacturing science and technology, with a strong focus on large capital projects and process lifecycle management. You will help design, launch, and industrialize a highly automated, digital biologics drug substance facility, while shaping long-term manufacturing excellence. This role offers the opportunity to build foundational capabilities, influence global manufacturing strategy, and make a direct impact on patient supply. You will be working in a team that partners closely with manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, regulatory, and development colleagues across the United States and Europe. Externally, you will collaborate with contract manufacturing partners, technology vendors, and engineering partners. This role operates in a growing and evolving environment, where collaboration, adaptability, and shared ownership are essential.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Engineering or related discipline, Doctorate degree is preferred
• 8+ years of experience with a Master’s degree or 6+ years with a PhD in biologics manufacturing, manufacturing science and technology, or process development is required
• Solid knowledge of current good manufacturing practice and global regulatory expectations, including FDA and EMA is required
• Hands-on experience with technology transfer from development to commercial manufacturing is required
• Experience leading or contributing to complex process investigations and root cause analyses is required
• Ability to work effectively in matrixed, cross-functional, and multi-site environments
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and data analysis skills is required

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience supporting commercial biologics drug substance and/or sterile drug product manufacturing is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead process aspects of large biologics manufacturing capital projects
• Act as technical authority for complex, cross-site process investigations
• Drive process lifecycle management, robustness, yield, and cost improvement
• Ensure robust technology transfer to commercial manufacturing sites
• Own and improve manufacturing science and technology corporate processes
• Support regulatory submissions, inspections, and global compliance activities

Benefits

• We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager