Upstream Biomanufacturing Process Expert

We are looking for an Upstream Biomanufacturing Process Expert who is collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative to join us in our BioNexUS Internal Manufacturing team , based at our UCB campus located in Georgia, United-States . About The Role This role is part of the BioNexUS project, contributing to the design and delivery of a future-ready biologics manufacturing facility. You will support the development of a new biologics manufacturing facility, bringing your expertise in upstream production processes such as cell culture and bioreactor operations. You will ensure that manufacturing requirements are fully integrated into the design, enabling efficient, scalable, and future-ready production. You will play a key role in connecting operational knowledge with project execution in a rapidly evolving project environment. Who You’ll Work With You will be working in a team that brings together specialists in manufacturing, engineering, quality, and safety. You will collaborate closely with global manufacturing teams and technical experts to ensure that upstream processes and production needs are fully represented and implemented working across different time zones. What You’ll Do Represent upstream manufacturing processes, including cell culture, media preparation, and bioreactor operations, in project design and decision‑making. Define and communicate operational requirements to ensure future manufacturing performance and scalability. Collaborate with global sites and technical teams to share best practices in upstream production. Review and analyse technical documentation related to production processes and systems. Identify and integrate new technologies to improve upstream manufacturing capabilities. Promote strong standards in health, safety, environment, and quality across all project activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, or a related scientific field. Proven experience in biologics manufacturing, with strong exposure to upstream production processes. Solid understanding of cell culture, bioreactor systems, and production of media and buffer solutions. Experience working in regulated environments with quality and compliance requirements. Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate complex technical topics clearly. Willingness to adapt to project variabilities and a rapidly evolving work environment. Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Occasional travel to the United States may be required during conceptual design and basic design phases. At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid‑first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly 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 federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self‑identify during the application process. Provision of self‑identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on View email address on click.appcast.io for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCB