Global Head - Integrated Evidence Generation

UCB; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

UCB is seeking a Global Medical Evidence Strategy Lead to drive integrated evidence plans for designated medicines from our Brussels HQ. You will shape evidence needs, set priorities, and guide study planning while collaborating with global medical leaders and external partners.

In this role you will translate science into patient value, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery of evidence aligned with asset strategy. A hybrid work model is in place.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in pharma/biotech with product launch and Medical Affairs experience.
• Experience delivering integrated evidence generation strategies at regional/global level.
• Strong data interpretation and communication to internal and external stakeholders; knowledge of RWE.
• Experience with external stakeholder interactions as part of medical strategy execution.
• Strong business acumen and adaptability; translate science into patient value.

Responsabilités

• Provides a strategic overview of activities for assets to the Asset (Medical Community) Team, including gaps, priorities, and impact.
• Develops asset evidence generation strategy and maintains the plan aligned with asset strategy.
• Collaborates with global leaders to identify evidence needs and opportunities for partnerships.
• Facilitates cross-functional plan alignment and communicates key decisions to stakeholders.
• Leads budgeting for evidence plans and monitors progress with KPIs.

Connaissances

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Data interpretation

Communication

RWE knowledge

Executive presence

Formation

Advanced degree in life sciences

Description du poste

We are looking for a Global Medical Evidence Strategy Lead who is strategic, collaborative and curious to join us in our Medical Communities team, based in our Headquarters office in Brussels, Belgium.

About The Role

You will lead the development and delivery of integrated medical evidence plans for designated medicines and indications. Working globally, you will help identify evidence needs, set priorities, guide study planning and ensure evidence activities support medical strategy and patient value. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver meaningful, timely and robust evidence.

Who You'll Work With

You will be working in a team that connects global medical strategy, evidence planning and cross-functional collaboration. You will partner closely with global medical leaders, medical community colleagues, internal subject matter experts and external collaborators. You will also be supported by an operational manager to help deliver evidence plans effectively.

What You'll Do

• Provides a strategic overview of activities for the asset to the Asset (Medical Community) Team in terms of gaps, priorities, tactics, delivery and expected impact


• Develops asset evidence generation strategy and ensure timely development & maintenance of the plan in line with Asset strategy to ensure maximal impact


• Works closely with Product Global Medical Head and other internal / external stakeholders to understand evidence needs, derive evidence generation priorities and identify opportunities for evidence generation partnerships


• Facilitates cross-functional plan and alignment


• Communicates key decisions to relevant stakeholders


• Develops budget for the asset to execute on the plan


• Ensures regular revision and update of evidence generation strategies relative to new available knowledge


• Ensure studies within the plan are aligned to strategy and represent best investment for impact


• Leads ISEG project proposal approval for each studies coming into the plan


• Ensures timely delivery of the Plan supporting the asset strategy


• Oversees execution to successfully deliver highly relevant and robust evidence in a timely manner


• Enhances and track performance and progress through management and monitoring of key metrics and incentives (KPIs)


• Leads the prioritization and strategic planning of Post Hoc analyses and is accountable for their delivery in due time

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

• Minimum 5-7 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience, including product launch and Medical Affairs/Market Access/Clinical Development experience


• Demonstrated experience at regional/global level in delivering integrated evidence generation strategy, planning and execution to successfully deliver robust evidence maximizing the asset’s long-term value to patients


• Strong experience and skills in data interpretation and impactful communication to internal and external stakeholders. Broad understanding of methodologies for robust data generation, with experience in RWE and observational study planning/execution.


• Experience in establishing successful external stakeholder interactions and collaborations as part of medical strategy execution.


• Strong Strategic and business acumen. Anticipation of industry trends; Ability to critically analyze complex data


• Mastery of therapeutic area & assets knowledge and ability to translate science into clinical patient value and business value.


• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in clinical/RWE study development and management and sound understanding of statistical process and analysis


• Leads with executive presence, strong emotional intelligence, integrity, business acumen, humility, respect, transparency and positively influence performance excellence


• Strong communication skills, ability to articulate complex subjects with clarity, ease and executive presence (story telling skills)


• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; establishes trust and partnership collaboration with cross-functional leadership, internal colleagues and external collaborators


• Digital & AI Fluency: Has the ability to identify and leverage digital technologies, data, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance evidence generation, decision-making, and organizational impact


• Adaptability: comfortable working with complexity in a fluid environment

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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.