Senior Asset Project Manager - Drug Development (Hybrid)

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

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