Corporate Strategy Design & Management Lead

Make your mark for patients

Corporate Strategy Design & Management Lead

We are looking for a strategic collaborative and insightful Corporate Strategy Design & Management Lead to join us in our Corporate Strategy & Portfolio Management team based in our Brussels office in Belgium.

About the role

As Corporate Strategy Design & Management Lead you will play a key role in shaping the companys long-term direction. You will translate executive vision into clear strategic priorities lead and support cross-functional strategic initiatives and help ensure alignment across the organization. Working closely with senior leaders you will drive strategic planning activities assess market developments and support decision-making that strengthens the companys future competitiveness and impact.

Who youll work with

You will be working in a team that partners closely with senior leaders across the organization including Patient Evidence Solutions Impact and Supply Finance Sustainability Risk Management Business Development Talent and Culture teams. You will collaborate with executive stakeholders to develop strategic priorities guide enterprise-wide initiatives and ensure alignment around the companys long-term vision and objectives.

What youll do

• Lead and support the design and coordination of the companys annual strategic planning process and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Translate executive priorities into clear strategic objectives measurable outcomes and actionable business plans.
• Assess industry trends market dynamics risks and opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen alignment across strategy financial planning sustainability culture and organizational priorities.
• Drive high-impact cross-functional projects that support long-term growth innovation and transformation.
• Develop compelling strategic narratives and materials for executive leadership and Board-level discussions.

Interested

For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills:

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Business Finance Life Sciences Economics or a related field.
• Relevant experience within the biopharmaceutical industry and a strong understanding of healthcare industry dynamics.
• Experience across multiple areas of the pharmaceutical value chain and within strategy consulting investment banking or similar environments.
• Strong project leadership skills with experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives and competing priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex information identify strategic implications and communicate recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building collaboration and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across diverse audiences.

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 over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent 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 thats 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.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly 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 laws.

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