Recruitment Data Policies Global Head of Clinical Program Delivery

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aGlobal Head of Clinical Program Delivery who is collaborative strategic and patient-focused to join our Global Clinical Operations team based either at our Belgium headquarters or in Windlesham UK.

This global role requires approximately 2530% travel to support collaboration across locations and with external partners.

About the role

You will lead the complete global Clinical Program Delivery organization covering phase I to phase III and post-approval evidence generation for all UCB sponsored clinical programs. You will set the global operational direction for clinical development while establishing a consistent operating model strengthening accountability and capability and ensuring reliable patient-centered delivery.

Who youll work with

You will be working in a team that partners across clinical development asset and candidate teams patient-focused functions strategic service providers investigators patient organizations and industry groups. You will lead and develop senior operational teams while advising clinical operations leadership on strategic priorities due diligence capability building and continuous improvement across a global and rapidly changing environment.

What youll do

• Lead global clinical program delivery ensuring patient-centered plans high-quality data competitive timelines responsible budgets and effective risk management.
• Direct resource allocation and operational contributions to study concepts development plans feasibility assessments country selection and site strategy.
• Advance participant recruitment engagement representation and inclusive trial design by embedding patient insights throughout study planning and delivery.
• Assess and implement digital and non-digital innovations building effective partnerships that improve clinical research delivery and participant experience.
• Build integrate mentor and retain high-performing global leadership teams creating a coherent operating model with clear accountability effective resource deployment strong collaboration and meaningful career development.
• Represent clinical operations in leadership forums due diligence external collaborations compliance activities and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

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

• Masters degree or equivalent relevant experience; extensive subject-matter expertise may be considered in place of an advanced degree.
• Substantial leadership experience in pharmaceuticals biotechnology or a contract research organization including oversight of clinical program management functions.
• Deep knowledge of clinical development and trial operations from early-stage studies through submission and post-approval research.
• Demonstrated success leading leaders and global cross-functional teams and complex programs in a matrix organization.
• Inclusive people leadership coaching facilitation negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build consensus.
• Sound judgement analytical thinking and experience managing budgets resources vendors risks quality and Good Clinical Practice requirements.

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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