Market Access Graduate - Graduate Development Program (GDP)

UCB; Anderlecht; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is offering a two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) designed to accelerate early-career professionals in life sciences, pharmacy or health economics. You will rotate across Market Access and Patient & External Engagement teams in Europe, with exposure to pricing, HTA, payer insights and patient engagement.

Join a hybrid-first culture at UCB HQ in Brussels, with dedicated coaching, mentorship, and a buddy system to support your growth and access to European healthcare systems and

Qualifications

• Recent degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Economics, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Business with a healthcare focus, or a related field
• Early-career status, typically with no more than two years of professional experience
• Fluency in English; French is an asset for Paris-based assignments
• Legal right to work in Belgium

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year rotational program across Market Access and Patient & External Engagement teams in Region Europe
• Contribute to projects across pricing, HTA, payer insights and value communication
• Develop skills in analysis, project management, stakeholder collaboration and data usage

Skills

English Fluency

Education

Life Sciences

Pharmacy

Health Economics

Public Health

Healthcare Management

Healthcare Business

Job description

Kick-start your career in the exciting world of healthcare

Who We Are

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology. With 8,500 colleagues across more than 40 countries, we share one mission: to make a real difference in patients’ lives through science and innovation.

Want to learn more? Visit our website: www.ucb.com

What is the Graduate Development Program (GDP)?

The GDP is a two year rotational program designed to launch your career and accelerate your development within UCB. Across two to three rotations, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with experts, and gain a comprehensive view of how our organization works to deliver value for patients.

Throughout the program, you’ll rotate across Market Access and Patient & External Engagement teams in Region Europe, with exposure to areas such as pricing and reimbursement, health technology assessment (HTA), payer insights, value communication, launch readiness and patient engagement across Immunology, Neuroinflammation and Rare Disease priorities, while being fully supported through dedicated coaching from your manager, guidance from a mentor, and day‑to‑day help from a buddy.

You’ll build future‑ready skills in analysis and synthesis, project management, stakeholder collaboration, communication, and the responsible use of data, digital and AI tools, while developing a solid understanding of European healthcare systems and how evidence, HTA and pricing and reimbursement decisions enable timely and sustainable patient access to UCB innovation.

As part of UCB’s Early Talent community, you’ll also connect with peers through workshops, site visits, and networking events that enrich your learning and broaden your perspective.

What You Need To Join – Mandatory Requirements

To fully participate and grow in the program, you must have:

• A recent degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Economics, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Business with a healthcare focus, or a related field
• Early‑career status, typically with no more than two years of professional experience
• Fluency in English (French is an asset, especially if Paris‑based assignment, and other languages are a plus)
• Legal right to work in Belgium

What Will Help You Thrive – The Qualities We Value

You don’t need prior experience in biopharma to succeed, we’re hiring for potential. You’ll thrive in this program if you’re curious and motivated to learn, comfortable adapting to new teams and topics, and eager to take initiative. We value people who enjoy collaborating, take ownership of their work, act with integrity, and care about quality. A demonstrated interest in pricing and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), for example through your studies, projects, or internships, is also a real plus.

Practical Information

• Preferred Location: UCB HQ in Brussels, Belgium

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.