Immunology Franchise Head

UCB; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology, seeks an Immunology Franchise Head in Paris. You will translate global priorities into local strategy, shape the franchise vision, and mobilize cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth while upholding science-driven, patient-centric standards.

You will lead diverse teams across Medical, Marketing, Market Access, and Regulatory functions, fostering high performance and stakeholder alignment in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in science, business, marketing, or relevant discipline.
• 10+ years' healthcare experience across commercial, marketing, market access, or medical functions.
• European or global experience in complex healthcare environments.
• Proven strategic leadership with strong business acumen.
• Ability to inspire, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Fluent in French and English with strong influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape the franchise vision and strategy for Immunology.
• Translate global priorities into local differentiated strategies.
• Inspire and empower high-performing teams through inclusive leadership.
• Mobilize cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Lead financial performance, resource allocation and investments.
• Drive innovation and digital transformation in the immunology ecosystem.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Influencing skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Education

Master's degree (science, business, marketing, or relevant)

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an Immunology Franchise Head who is strategic, inspiring and empowering to join us in our Immunology team, based in our office in Paris, France.

About The Role

As Immunology Franchise Head, you will provide strategic leadership for the franchise, shaping its vision, accelerating sustainable growth, and maximizing value for patients and the business. You will translate global priorities into a compelling local strategy, anticipate market evolution, and mobilize cross-functional teams around shared ambitions. As a senior leader, you will foster a high-performance culture, empower talent, and influence key stakeholders across the organization to deliver differentiated business outcomes while maintaining the highest scientific, ethical, and patient-centric standards.

Who You'll Work With

You will lead and inspire commercial and marketing teams while working closely with European and global leaders and cross-functional partners. You will influence senior stakeholders across Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Finance, and other functions to create alignment and accelerate strategic priorities. Externally, you will build trusted relationships with scientific experts, professional organisations and other key ecosystem partners.

What You'll Do

• Shape the franchise vision and strategy, anticipating market evolution and future patient needs.
• Translate global priorities into differentiated strategies that deliver sustainable business and patient value.
• Inspire, develop, and empower high-performing teams through transformational and inclusive leadership.
• Mobilize cross-functional stakeholders and influence senior leaders to accelerate strategic priorities.
• Lead financial performance, resource allocation, and investment decisions across the franchise.
• Foster innovation, digital transformation, and organizational agility across the immunology ecosystem.

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

• Master’s degree in science, business, marketing, or another relevant discipline.
• 10+ years' healthcare experience across commercial, marketing, market access, or medical functions.
• Significant multifunctional and/or European or global experience in complex healthcare environments.
• Proven strategic leadership, with strong business acumen and ability to anticipate industry trends.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams and future leaders.
• Fluent in both French and English, with exceptional influencing and communication skills.

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients?

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.