Global Immunology Policy & Public Affairs Lead

UCB; Anderlecht; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a senior Immunology Policy & Public Affairs Strategy Lead to define and drive global policy strategies. You will provide line management to senior colleagues and coordinate with Global Policy, Public Affairs and Payer Insights teams to anticipate policy changes that affect asset value, patient access and commercial strategy.

The role sits in Brussels, Belgium, with a hybrid work model and collaboration across global and regional teams to shape policy environments and enable

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in policy, public affairs and/or market access within regulated environments.
• Strong strategic and analytical capability to translate external developments into implications for assets and patient access.
• Proven ability to lead, influence stakeholders and manage senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global Immunology Policy & Public Affairs strategy, priorities and direction.
• Lead line management of senior colleagues to drive high performance.
• Translate external policy analysis into implications for assets, commercial strategy and patient access.
• Identify transversal opportunities across assets, disease areas, geographies and functions.
• Provide policy insights to asset teams to inform decisions across the lifecycle.
• Build partnerships across global, regional and functional teams to align priorities.
• Engage external stakeholders to advance patient-focused policy solutions.
• Anticipate external changes and adapt strategy accordingly.

Skills

Policy strategy

Public affairs

Market access

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in life sciences

PhD preferred

Job description

UCB is seeking a senior Immunology Policy & Public Affairs Strategy Lead to define and drive global policy strategies. You will provide line management to senior colleagues and coordinate with Global Policy, Public Affairs and Payer Insights teams to anticipate policy changes that affect asset value, patient access and commercial strategy.

The role sits in Brussels, Belgium, with a hybrid work model and collaboration across global and regional teams to shape policy environments and enable