Senior Asset Project Manager

UCB; Anderlecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

UCB in Brussels, Belgium, is seeking an experienced Senior Asset Project Manager to drive complex drug development programs from planning through execution within an integrated program management team. You will oversee activities across medical, market access and stakeholder workstreams, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets.

You will collaborate with global teams to translate strategies into actionable plans, provide visibility, manage risks, and support informed decision-making in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum seven years of project management experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare.
• Experience supporting drug development across clinical, regulatory or pre-launch.
• Strong stakeholder management in complex cross-functional environments.
• PM certification or training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with global teams and stakeholders.
• Lead scenario planning and governance decision support.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Provide transparent reporting on status, milestones and budgets.
• Facilitate productive meetings and promote collaboration.
• Drive adoption of project management best practices and agile ways of working.
• Remove barriers to enable on-time delivery of program outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Risk Management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Make your mark for patients

Asset Project Manager

We are looking for an Senior Asset Project Manager who is collaborative, strategic, and results-driven to join us in our Integrated Program Management team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium.

About the role

As an Senior Asset Project Manager, you will play a key role in driving complex drug development programs from planning through execution. You will oversee critical project activities across medical, market access and stakeholder workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines and budgets.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help translate program strategies into actionable plans, provide clear project visibility, manage risks and opportunities, and support informed decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions that aim to improve outcomes for patients worldwide while working in a dynamic and collaborative international environment.

Who you'll work with

You will be working in a team that partners with experts across drug development, medical affairs, market access, regulatory, manufacturing, safety and commercial functions.

The Integrated Program Management team enables effective planning and execution across complex development programs. You will collaborate closely with program leaders, subject matter experts and global stakeholders to align priorities, facilitate decision-making and ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives. The team values transparency, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives contribute to better outcomes.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, budgets and timelines aligned with overall program objectives.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities and ensure clear communication across global project teams and stakeholders.

• Lead scenario planning and impact assessments to support strategic and governance decision-making.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation plans when needed.

• Provide accurate and transparent reporting on project status, milestones, budgets and key deliverables.

• Facilitate productive meetings, promote collaboration and support positive team dynamics.

• Drive the adoption of project management best practices and agile ways of working.

• Remove operational barriers and enable teams to successfully deliver critical program outcomes.

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

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum seven years of project management experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry.

• Experience supporting drug development programs across clinical development, regulatory or pre-launch activities.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working within complex cross-functional environments.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance risks and drive projects to successful completion.

• Experience working with global and culturally diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support data-driven decisions.

• Project management certification or training is considered an advantage.

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.