Group Leader Neuroinflammation

UCB; Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is looking for a Senior Leader in Neuroimmunology Research to join their Neuroinflammation team in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium. This role involves shaping scientific direction and leading a team to advance innovative treatments focused on neurological diseases influenced by immune mechanisms.

The successful candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant field and have proven industry experience, particularly in peripheral immune biology. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this high-visibility role.

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments.
• Expertise in peripheral immune biology within neurological disease context.
• Experience leading scientific teams and delivering pipeline projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead research strategy in peripheral neuroimmunology and immune‑driven neurological diseases.
• Build, lead and develop a high‑performing team of scientists.
• Drive pipeline projects from target identification to candidate selection.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Scientific Excellence

Education

PhD in immunology, neuroimmunology or related scientific discipline

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Leader in Neuroimmunology Research who is passionate, inspiring and scientifically driven to join us in our Neuroinflammation research team, based in our Braine-l’Alleud office in Belgium.

About The Role

You will lead a key expansion area within our neuroimmunology strategy, focusing on how peripheral immune mechanisms influence neurological disease of the peripheral and central nervous systems. You will shape scientific direction, build and lead a high‑performing team, and drive the identification and progression of new therapeutic targets. This is a highly visible role where your leadership, scientific excellence and ability to translate research into impactful solutions will directly contribute to advancing our pipeline of innovative treatments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead research strategy in peripheral neuroimmunology and immune‑driven neurological diseases
• Build, lead and develop a high‑performing team of scientists
• Drive pipeline projects from target identification to candidate selection
• Translate immune biology insights into therapeutic strategies and drug targets
• Establish collaborations with academic, biotech and external research partners
• Provide scientific leadership across projects and influence cross‑functional decisions

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, neuroimmunology or related scientific discipline
• Proven industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments
• Expertise in peripheral immune biology within neurological disease context
• Experience leading scientific teams and delivering pipeline projects
• Strong passion, leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to translate complex science into impactful research strategies

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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