Head of Global Investigations

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Head of Global Investigations who is strategic experienced and collaborative to join us in our Ethics and Business Integrity team. This hybrid position is based in our office in Atlanta GA.

About the role

You will lead the global investigations program ensuring concerns are handled independently consistently and fairly across all regions. You will shape strategy governance and operational excellence while strengthening a speak-up culture built on trust respect fairness and accountability. This role is central to helping the organization respond to concerns with integrity learn from issues and drive meaningful improvement.

Who youll work with

You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams including Ethics and Business Integrity Legal Talent Audit Risk and Communications. You will also collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to ensure consistent execution strong governance and continuous improvement of investigation processes worldwide.

What youll do

• Define and evolve a global investigations strategy and operating model that reinforces integrity fairness and consistency across the organization
• Oversee high-risk complex and cross-border investigations globally
• Ensure consistent independent timely and confidential investigations across regions
• Lead case intake triage and prioritization processes that support timely response appropriate escalation and trusted reporting channels
• Drive root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions that address underlying issues and strengthen ethical culture
• Deliver data-driven reporting and insights to senior leadership and Board

Interested For this role were looking for the following

Minimum requirements

• 10 years investigations compliance legal or audit experience globally
• 5 years U.S. experience and understanding of healthcare compliance standards
• Proven leadership of complex cross-border investigations programs
• Strong knowledge of investigation methodologies documentation and evidence management
• Experience engaging senior leadership regulators and boards
• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or law degree preferred

Preferred requirements

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry environments
• Strong understanding of global compliance frameworks and regulatory expectations
• Expertise in root cause analysis and performance metrics
• Demonstrated ability to manage global teams and external partners
• Excellent stakeholder management across diverse cultures and senior levels
• Strong communication skills with ability to deliver executive-level insights

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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