Clinical Development Lead (UK)
UCB
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Slough
Contract type: Full time
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Clinical Development Lead to join us in our Clinical Development team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany), Slough (UK) or Atlanta/Raleigh (US) offices.
About The Role
As a Clinical Development Lead, you have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on patients’ lives by driving innovative, patient-centric clinical strategies in a highly visible, high-stakes environment. Reporting to senior R&D leadership, you will lead the end-to-end design and execution of global development programs, working cross-functionally to translate science into access, and strategy into action.
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll collaborate with global thought leaders, guide multifunctional teams, and influence decisions that shape both science and the business. You will report into the Global Head of Clinical Development for Immunology
What You’ll Do
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 don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t 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 that’s 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, we’ve 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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
We are looking for a Clinical Development Lead to join us in our Clinical Development team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany), Slough (UK) or Atlanta/Raleigh (US) offices.
About The Role
As a Clinical Development Lead, you have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on patients’ lives by driving innovative, patient-centric clinical strategies in a highly visible, high-stakes environment. Reporting to senior R&D leadership, you will lead the end-to-end design and execution of global development programs, working cross-functionally to translate science into access, and strategy into action.
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll collaborate with global thought leaders, guide multifunctional teams, and influence decisions that shape both science and the business. You will report into the Global Head of Clinical Development for Immunology
What You’ll Do
- Set the global clinical development strategy for assigned asset(s), ensuring alignment with TPVP, regulatory requirements, and commercial goals.
- Lead external engagement with global thought leaders, investigators, and stakeholders to continuously refine strategy based on emerging insights and unmet needs.
- Design and adapt robust clinical development plans that integrate the latest scientific, regulatory, operational, and payer perspectives—balancing innovation with executional feasibility.
- Oversee the execution of pivotal studies and regulatory submissions across all relevant markets, ensuring clinical excellence, data integrity, and timely delivery.
- Shape clinical narratives and regulatory strategy, acting as a key representative in interactions with global health authorities and strategic partners.
- Contribute to corporate strategy, supporting business development initiatives and representing the clinical perspective in asset evaluations.
- Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).
- Track record of leading complex global programs across multiple indications.
- Familiarity with digital health technologies, real-world data, and AI-enabled trial innovation.
- Ability to lead through ambiguity, make informed decisions in uncertainty, and drive results across organizational boundaries.
- Strategic mindset with a bias for innovation, speed, and operational excellence.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including C-suite level.
- Global experience and cultural fluency; willingness to travel internationally as needed.
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 don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t 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 that’s 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, we’ve 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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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