Head Commercial & Portfolio Mgmt

UCB; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Global Head Commercial & Portfolio Management to lead the global commercial and portfolio strategy for late lifecycle assets within Developed Brands. Based at our Brussels offices, with options in Slough or Monheim.

You will shape strategies across markets, work with cross-functional teams, and build a high-performing team while embracing digital innovation.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience in country/regional roles across Europe, Intercontinental markets or the US.
• Established medicines commercial strategy and implementation experience.
• Neurology experience preferred.
• Experience building and leading global/local teams, fostering collaboration.
• Strong financial acumen and data analytics capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead global commercial and portfolio strategies for late lifecycle assets.
• Enable portfolio maximization and prioritization across markets balancing growth, profitability, investment and lifecycle opportunities.
• Translate enterprise objectives into differentiated asset and portfolio strategies that drive revenue and long-term value.
• Lead integrated portfolio governance and scenario planning across assets.
• Build and lead a high-performing team focused on trust, accountability and innovation.
• Foster digital innovation and artificial intelligence applications that improve engagement and efficiency.

Skills

Strategic judgement

Stakeholder engagement

Business case development

Complex project management

Financial acumen

Data analytics

Team leadership

Global/local collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a

Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Global Head Commercial & Portfolio Management who is collaborative, curious and care-focused to join our Developed Brands team, based at our UCB offices in Brussels, Belgium. We are also open to hire in the other tier UCB Hub locations Slough UK and Monheim Germany.
About The Role
You will shape global commercial and portfolio strategies for established medicines, connecting scientific evidence with the everyday needs of patients, healthcare professionals and payers. Bringing a human perspective to complex choices, you will balance patient impact, sustainable growth, investment and lifecycle opportunities across markets. You will translate insights into practical plans, explore new digital approaches and foster thoughtful decisions that sustain long-term portfolio value. You will also develop your team’s capabilities, creating space for curiosity, collaboration and accountability.
Who you will work with
You will work closely with the Head of Late Lifecycle Assets and manage three marketing team members whose development you will support. Across global, regional and country teams, you will collaborate with commercial, medical, market access, regulatory, supply and operational excellence colleagues. You will also connect with external partners and strategic agencies. Together, you will bring different perspectives into portfolio decisions and translate shared priorities into meaningful action, fostering a supportive environment built on trust, learning and shared accountability.
What you will do

• Set and lead the global commercial and portfolio management strategies for the late lifecycle assets within Developed Brands.
• Enable portfolio maximization and prioritization across markets balancing growth, profitability, investment choices, lifecycle opportunities, risk management and resource allocation across assets, channels and geographies that accounts for more than €1.8B in net sales worldwide.
• Be the commercial leader for the portfolio translating enterprice objectives into differentiated asset and portfolio strategies that improve patient impact, sustain competitiveness and deliver revenue, EBIT and long-term value commitments.
• Lead integrated portfolio governance and decision making ensuring clear prioritization, trade-off recommendations and scenario planning across assets.
• Build and lead a high-performing team creating a culture of trust, accountability, innovation, enterprise thinking and measurable impact.
• Foster digital innovation and artificial intelligence applications that improve engagement and efficiency.
  

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant business, life science or quantitative field.
• At 15 years’ of relevant experience in pharmaceuticals
• Several years in country/regional roles across Europe, Intercontinental markets or the United States.
• Established medicines commercial strategy and implementation experience; neurology experience preferred.
• Experience in developing global/local teams, fostering collaboration and translating complex concepts into clear communication.
• Strategic judgement, stakeholder engagement, business case development and complex project management skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen and strong data analytics capabilities.
  

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.