Global Chemicals Compliance Expert (Switzerland)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Global Chemicals Compliance Expert who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment to join us in our Health, Safety & Wellbeing department, based in our site in Bulle, Switzerland or Braine-l’Alleud, Belgique.

About the role
As a Chemicals Compliance Expert, you will ensure UCB products portfolio comply with global chemical regulations like REACH and CLP/GHS. You will be the main point of contact for chemical compliance and its practical application in daily business. This role involves defining and implementing the chemicals management system, including processes and tools, to manage chemical inventory, assess risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement. Additionally, you will provide leadership to support informed decision-making about the chemicals used in products, ensuring they meet both regulatory requirements and internal safety and sustainability standards.

Who you’ll work with
Reporting to UCB Product Safety Stewardship Lead, you will lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in chemical management program.

What you’ll do

• Ensure global compliance for UCB products portfolio to existing and upcoming chemicals regulations.
• Maintain and improve the chemicals management system.
• Author and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ensure compliance to REACH regulations (EU, UK..) & CLP: e.g volume tracking. Reporting.
• Provide regulatory briefings, trainings & guidelines to internal and external key stakeholders (CMOs, suppliers).
• Embed regulatory requirements & changes in products stewardship processes.
• Liaise with the Regulatory Intelligence Network RIN leaders to keep track of regulatory updates, amend existing processes and develop strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory changes related to chemicals: eg SOP, guideline).

Interested?
For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills:

• Master’s degree in chemistry or related field and at least 5 years of experience in a multinational industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with CMOs and suppliers to ensure they meet chemical compliance standards and in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to chemical compliance.
• Proven ability to manage projects, particularly those involving the implementation of new tools and systems.
• Proficiency in maintaining up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other required documentation.
• Deep understanding of global chemical regulations including REACH, TSCA, CLP, GHS, and country-specific chemical control laws.

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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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.