Graduate Development Program MarketingSelling & Impact Procurement Europe

Brussels - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Make your mark for patients

Kick-start your career in the exciting world of healthcare

Who we are

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology. With 8500 colleagues across more than 40 countries we share one mission: to make a real difference in patients lives through science and innovation.
Want to learn more Visit our website:Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science.

What is the Graduate Development Program (GDP)

The GDP is a two-year rotational program designed to launch your career within our Procurement organization. Over 2 rotations youll be part of real projects collaborate with experts and gain a 360 view of how medicines move from the laboratory to patients.

Who youll work with

During your rotations you will:

Work with cross-functional teams
Present your work to senior leaders and learn from their feedback
Receive coaching from your manager and guidance from a dedicated mentor
Rely on a buddy to support your day-to-day integration
Be part of UCBs Early Talent community joining workshops site visits and networking events

What youll learn

Throughout the program you will:

Lead your own development with support from your manager and mentor
Strengthen future-proof skills like digital tools continuous improvement and sustainability thinking
Build capabilities in:
- Partnering with Procurement COE to support new projects for process improvements
- Achieving efficiency through negotiations
- Conducting Cost Modeling rigorously
- Collaboration with Digital Technology
- Translating Data into business needs
- Managing supplier relationships effectively
- Assess AI impact in procurement

What you need to join Mandatory requirements

To fully participate and grow in the program you must have:

A recent degree in Business Administration Engineering Procurement & Logistics Marketing or similar fields
Extensive knowledge of AI new technologies be digital savvy (SAP Ariba Microsoft Office Suite)
Fluency in English
Maximum 2 years work experience
Legal right to work in Belgium

What will help you thrive The qualities we value

Were not expecting you to have experience in biopharma were looking for your potential.

Youll succeed if you bring:

Motivation & curiosity; you enjoy learning and asking questions
Adaptability; youre comfortable stepping into new teams and topics every rotation
Proactivity; you take initiative and propose ideas rather than waiting to be asked
Collaboration; you enjoy working with others and communicating openly
Integrity; you act responsibly and align with our values
Analytical mindset; you like understanding how things work and solving problems
High standards; you strive for quality in your work
Emerging leadership; you take ownership and are willing to step forward

These are the qualities we will explore together during the interview process.

Practical Information

Start date:February 2026
Location:Anderlecht Belgium

Ready to start your journey

Apply now and join a dynamic passionate and forward-thinking team!

As part of your application youll complete a short questionnaire.
It allows us to confirm the minimum requirements and gives you space to share your motivation and personal perspective.
A separate motivation letter is not required.

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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Make your mark for patientsKick-start your career in the exciting world of healthcareWho we areUCB is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology. With 8500 colleagues across more than 40 countries we share one mission: to make a real difference in patients lives thro...