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Senior Scientist

Employer
UCB S.A
Location
Slough, Berkshire
Salary
Competitive
Start date
18 Oct 2019
Closing date
17 Nov 2019

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Discipline
R & D , Biology, Scientific
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

Senior Scientist - BFD
UCB – Inspired by patients. Driven by science.
 Help us transform patients’ lives.

About UCB

At UCB, we put our heart, soul and skills into making a difference for people living with severe diseases. We look to transform patients’ lives by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With us, our talent makes the most of who they are, unlocking innovation and setting new standards for patients. 

Everything we do starts with a simple question: “How will this make a difference to the lives of people living with severe diseases?” And to find the answers, we connect globally with patients and their families living with the physical and social burdens of severe disease. These connections give us new perspectives, drive our innovation, and offer a hope for a new generation of therapies that will help to transform lives.

To strengthen our Biological Formulation Development Group, we are looking to fill the position of: Senior Scientist.

 

About the Role
You will be responsible for:

  • Advancing NBE drug product from preclinical evaluation to market application.
  • Designing and executing the specific studies that are meant to identify the formulation components that provide the active with the longest shelf-life, the best developability characteristics and the highest value for the target patient populations.
  • Being an expert in the physico-chemical properties as well as in the formulation strategies of monoclonal antibodies.
  • Coordinating, assessing and disseminating the results of the technical evaluations to a broader panel of experts.

 

About You
You should have:

  • Former analytical experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, as well as a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the issues and challenges related to taking products coming from research through development as well as of the associated clinical manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent team player skills; constantly demonstrating high levels of creativity and ownership for the progress of the UCB molecule you are responsible for.

 

About UCB
UCB, Brussels, Belgium (www.ucb.com) is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines and solutions to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases of the immune system or of the central nervous system. With 7 500 people in approximately 40 countries, the company generated revenue of € 4.6 billion in 2018. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB). Follow us on Twitter: @UCB_news

Company

A global biopharma company, focusing on neurology and immunology.

Our business is strong. Total revenue grew to €4.9 billion in 2019. We are more than 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Our vision

UCB’s ambition is to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. We focus on neurology and immunology disorders – putting patients at the center of our world. We are Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science.

UCB is continuously working to advance science and embrace new knowledge. We are leveraging scientific advances and skills in areas such as genetics, biomarkers and human biology. Patients inspire us to bring them value through cutting-edge science, innovative drugs, and practical solutions – so that they and their carers can get on with their lives.

Our strategy

We recognise that radical changes are taking place in the eco-system of care and that we need to evolve accordingly to deliver on our vision. The key element of our evolution is to focus on the delivery of increased patient value.

There is no such thing as an “average patient”. We want to use all the tools, channels and scientific advances at our disposal to develop a better understanding of the various expressions of a disease and embed the real needs of specific patient populations in our science and innovation process.

That is why we support patient groups who provide valuable services to patient communities and understand what matters to people living with severe diseases.

We believe in partnership. Our scientists collaborate with leading researchers from academia and industry to advance science and deliver the solutions patients need. Our open approach to innovation equips us to meet today’s biggest healthcare challenges.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+32 2 559 92 64
Location
Allée de la Recherche,
60
1070
Brussels
BE

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