Head of Global Clearance (Belgium)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aHead of Global Clearancewho is visionary collaborative and innovative to join us in our Medical Marketing Operations Patient Impact team based inBelgiumHQorSloughUK.

About the role

You will lead the transformation of our global clearance function driving operational excellence digital innovation and cross-functional alignment. This role ensures compliant agile and efficient review of all materials worldwide supporting UCBs omnichannel ambitions.

Who youll work with

You will be working in a diverse cross-functional team of experts from Medical Legal Regulatory and Marketing collaborating globally within a matrix structure to deliver high-impact solutions and continuous improvement.

What youll do

• Establish and maintain global governance frameworks for content clearance.
• Harmonize SOPs across regions for consistency and compliance.
• Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance with global regulatory standards (FDA EMA ABPI).
• Support audits inspections and legal consultations as needed.
• Lead and develop the global clearance and review team.
• Oversee clearance of all UCB assets worldwide.
• Implement modular content review strategies to accelerate approvals.
• Drive integration of AI and automation tools (e.g. SourceClear).
• Define and track KPIs for review cycle time and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Partner with senior leaders to align clearance with business priorities.
• Optimize local clearance processes and global governance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and digital innovation.

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

• Masters degree in Life Sciences Pharmacy Medicine or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• At least 5 years in global leadership roles.
• Proven experience in transformation and digital innovation.
• Deep knowledge of global compliance and regulatory standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in a matrix organization.

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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