Recruitment Data Policies Drug Safety & Benefit-Risk Scientist (UK)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Drug Safety & Benefit-Risk Scientist who is analytical collaborative and adaptable to join our Patient Safety team in Slough UK.

About the role

You will contribute to the evaluation of medicine safety and benefit-risk profiles across development and post-approval activities. Depending on experience you may lead complex assessments mentor colleagues and provide scientific guidance across projects.

Who youll work with

You will be working in a team that partners closely with medical clinical development regulatory and safety experts to support informed decisions throughout the medicine lifecycle.

What youll do

• Evaluate safety and benefit-risk data to support scientific and regulatory decision-making.
• Prepare safety assessments reports and benefit-risk documentation for development and marketed products.
• Interpret clinical and safety data and communicate key findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support signal evaluation risk management activities and safety monitoring strategies.
• Contribute to inspection-ready documentation and continuous process improvement.
• For more experienced hires: mentor colleagues and lead complex benefit-risk deliverables.

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

• Advanced degree in life sciences pharmacy medicine or a related discipline.
• Experience in drug safety pharmacovigilance benefit-risk assessment or clinical development.
• Ability to interpret complex scientific data and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong written communication skills and experience preparing scientific documents.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across global multidisciplinary teams.
• Additional experience leading projects or mentoring colleagues is an advantage.

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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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