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Recruitment Data Policies Payer Asset Head

UCB


Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 237000 - 311000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a strategic collaborative and influential Global Payer Head to join our Global Payer Portfolio team based in Atlanta Georgia; Boston Massachusetts; Raleigh North Carolina.

About the role

As Global Payer Head you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping global access pricing reimbursement and evidence strategies for an innovative cell therapy portfolio. You will serve as a trusted strategic partner to cross-functional asset teams and executive leaders ensuring payer perspectives are embedded throughout development and commercialization planning. This role is accountable for driving robust global payer strategies that optimize value for patients healthcare systems and UCB while supporting successful launches and long-term asset growth.

Who youll work with

You will work closely with the Vice President Health Technology Assessment & Payers global asset leaders access and pricing experts health economics professionals evidence generation teams and regional and local market access organizations. You will lead a matrixed payer sub-team and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure access considerations are integrated into key strategic decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

What youll do

  • Co-create long-term global asset strategy and lifecycle planning.
  • Lead global access pricing and payer evidence strategies.
  • Direct a high-performing cross-functional payer sub-team.
  • Shape value propositions through payer insights and market research.
  • Integrate payer requirements into evidence generation plans.
  • Support global launch readiness and access strategy execution.

Interested For this role were looking for the following

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced degree in life sciences pharmacy medicine economics or related field.
  • 8 years in market access pricing health economics or payer strategy.
  • Experience developing global access and reimbursement strategies.
  • Knowledge of U.S. and major international healthcare systems.
  • Proven leadership in complex matrixed organizations.
  • Strong communication analytical and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Requirements

  • PhD PharmD MD MBA or equivalent advanced qualification.
  • Experience supporting innovative therapies or specialty medicines.
  • Expertise in health technology assessment and reimbursement submissions.
  • Experience with payer evidence generation and health economic modeling.
  • Established network within payer policy or market access communities.
  • Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders globally.

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $237000 - 311000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge skills experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

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 explicitly 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 employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment your employment with UCB or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws orders and regulations.



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