European Marketing Lead Axial Spondyloarthritis

UCB; Waterloo; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a European Marketing Lead for Axial Spondyloarthritis, responsible for driving the Bimzelx strategy across Europe. The role demands deep understanding of the EU market dynamics and strong cross-functional leadership skills. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in healthcare commercial roles, along with immunology marketing expertise. This hybrid role offers flexibility and collaboration with cross-functional teams to create significant patient value.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in healthcare commercial or medical roles.
• Experience in specialty pharma/biologics, EU or multi-country exposure preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of project leadership in matrix environments.
• Strong immunology marketing expertise and omnichannel experience.
• Experience in rheumatology or axSpA is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead EU axSpA insight generation and strategic execution.
• Support global strategy with deep EU market knowledge.
• Guide countries in implementing Bimzelx axSpA plans.
• Drive EU-wide initiatives ensuring customer-first omnichannel execution.
• Adapt global initiatives for European context and multi-country delivery.

Skills

Healthcare commercial experience

Immunology marketing expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Fluency in English

Knowledge of rheumatology or axSpA

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Make Your Mark for Patients

We are looking for a European Marketing Lead Axial Spondyloarthritis who is strategic, collaborative, and analytically driven to join us in our EU Immunology Operations / Marketing team at UCB Pharma.

This role offers flexibility in location and the possibility to work in any European country including but not limited to Belgium, UK, Germany, France, Italy, or Spain.

About the Role

The European Marketing Lead Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is responsible for driving the Bimzelx axSpA strategy and execution across Europe. This role leads EU-level marketing solutions, shapes strategic priorities through deep cross-European insights, and ensures alignment with global strategy and positioning. It requires strong subject-matter expertise, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate complex market dynamics into impactful commercial execution.

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate closely with the EU Immunology Operations Team, including Rheumatology and Psoriatic Arthritis leads, as well as cross-indication and cross-portfolio colleagues.

You will also partner with global Product Strategy Leadership Teams, country commercial teams, medical, market access, and patient value functions. Externally, you will engage with key opinion leaders, scientific associations, and patient groups to shape the European axSpA approach.

What You’ll Do

• Lead EU axSpA insight generation and translate into strategic execution priorities
• Support global strategy and positioning with deep EU market knowledge
• Co‑lead EU Patient Value Tactical Plan across medical, commercial and access
• Guide countries in implementing Bimzelx axSpA plans and engagement strategy
• Drive EU-wide initiatives ensuring customer‑first omnichannel execution
• Adapt global initiatives for European context and multi‑country delivery

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in healthcare commercial or medical roles
• Experience in specialty pharma/biologics; EU or multi‑country exposure preferred
• Minimum 2 years of project leadership in matrix environments
• Strong immunology marketing expertise and omnichannel experience
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, communication, and execution skills
• Experience in rheumatology or axSpA is an advantage
• Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are considered a strong plus

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 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.

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