Recruitment Data Policies Candidate Program Manager (Belgium)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Candidate Program Manager who is strategic collaborative and delivery-focused to join our Integrated Program Management team in our UK office based in Slough or in our HQ in Belgium Brussels.

About the role

You will lead drug development programs from late research through proof-of-concept results turning strategy into clear executable plans. You will coordinate timelines resources budgets and decision points anticipate risks develop scenarios and help teams deliver agreed outcomes. Working in partnership with the program lead and a cross-functional team you will provide transparent program information and support timely objective decisions. You will also contribute to the wider program management community by sharing effective practices and supporting colleagues.

Who youll work with

The Candidate Program Management team sits at the heart of UCBs innovation engine leading the programs that transform promising science into future medicines for patients. Candidate PMs operate at the intersection of strategy science and execution partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional experts to shape critical decisions and accelerate the progression of assets through the development pipeline.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting people solving complex challenges and turning ambitious scientific strategies into executable plans. The role offers exposure to senior governance forums cross-functional leadership teams portfolio decision-making and some of UCBs most strategically important programs

What youll do

The Candidate Program Manager will:

• Drive the successful delivery of one or more candidate programs from late research through Proof of Concept ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives and patient value.
• Translate candidate strategy into an integrated operational roadmap including scope timelines resources costs and scenario planning.
• Lead program planning and execution maintaining focus on critical path activities key decisions dependencies and milestones.
• Proactively manage risks issues assumptions and performance metrics ensuring timely escalation and resolution of barriers.
• Act as the single point of integration across scientific clinical regulatory CMC finance and operational stakeholders.
• Enable effective governance and decision-making by providing clear program insights options and recommendations.
• Partner with Project Coordinators and functional teams to ensure efficient execution while maintaining accountability for overall program outcomes.

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

• Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience; a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• At least five years of experience in program or project management or a closely related function.
• Extensive industry experience ideally within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sector.
• Experience supporting cross-functional work across research development and commercialization of a product.
• Proven ability to work with global multicultural and diverse teams managing complex deliverables and demanding timelines.
• Strong planning scheduling budgeting resource coordination and performance reporting skills.
• Ability to facilitate collaboration communicate clearly manage change and support constructive conflict resolution.
• A recognized program or project management qualification or practical experience applying structured and agile delivery methods is preferred.

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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