Global Access Strategy Head (Belgium)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an influential strategic and collaborative Global Access Strategy Head to join one of our Global Asset Teams based in our Brussels Belgium or Slough United Kingdom office.

About the role

At UCB we are committed to creating value for patients by ensuring access to innovative medicines. As Global Access Strategy Head for one of our key assets you will play a pivotal role in shaping global access pricing payer evidence and healthcare policy strategies across the product lifecycle. Working as a trusted strategic partner within the Global Asset Team you will help maximize the value of the asset for patients healthcare systems and UCB by integrating payer insights into key business and development decisions.

Who youll work with

You will be working in a highly cross-functional Global Team that brings together experts across Market Access Medical Affairs Evidence Generation Commercial Strategy Pricing and Healthcare Policy. As a member of the Asset Leadership Team you will collaborate closely with Global Regional and Local stakeholders influencing strategic decisions and helping create a shared vision for successful market access worldwide.

What youll do

• Lead Global Access Pricing Payer Evidence and Healthcare Policy strategies for the asset across development and launch phases.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate Payer perspectives into asset strategy evidence generation and life-cycle planning.
• Lead and coordinate a Global Payer Community aligning priorities objectives and strategic deliverables.
• Oversee payer research market insights and health technology assessment activities to support informed decision-making.
• Drive development of pricing strategies value narratives health economic evidence and global value dossiers.
• Support launch readiness by translating global payer strategies into actionable guidance for regional and local teams.

Interested

• For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences Medicine Pharmacy Health Economics or a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing Global Pricing Reimbursement or Market Access strategies in pharmaceutical biotechnology or healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of international healthcare systems payer environments and health technology assessment processes.
• Experience working with the U.S. healthcare and payer landscape including pricing reimbursement and market access dynamics with the ability to integrate these insights into global asset strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex initiatives in a matrix environment.
• Strong analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities supported by excellent communication skills.
• Experience translating evidence and insights into actionable business strategies across global markets.
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken.

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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