Head of Animal Laboratory Services

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Head of Lab Animal Services who is passionate and innovative to join us in our Patient Solutions Group, based in Braine, Belgium.

About the role

The role involves oversight of Lab Animal Services and management of a small team. Candidates must possess a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and hold a Laboratory Animal Science Level C certification. Flexibility for on-call responsibilities during weekends and holidays to address after-hours emergencies is also required.

Who you'll work with

Reporting to the Head of Patient Solutions Business Operations, you will have a small team of 5 to 6 direct reports.

What you'll do

• Acts as the responsible of the "Establishment user" as described in the Belgian Royal Decree.
• Responsible of the global husbandry program.
• In charge of the LAS facilities platform management, employees' safety, investments, OPEX management.
• Member of the Animal Welfare Body.
• Accountable for the management of the veterinary pharmacy.
• Participation and representation of UCB biopharma at national meetings.
• Expert to provide guidance to the Research staff on regulatory matters: documentation, scoring, severity assessment.
• Accountable for the software Ticketlab (management system for animals use).
• Responsible of the AAALAC certification.

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

• Educated to MSc (or equivalent) with at least 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Deep Experience in technical procedures and knowledge on Neuroscience models performed on rodent.
• Deep knowledge of regulations and national standards relating to the care and use of animals in research.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to communicate and coordinate between team members.
• Fluent in English and French (spoken and written).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business necessitates.

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 equal 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
 
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