Public Affairs Lead

UCB S.A.; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Public Affairs Lead in Paris to define and implement effective public affairs strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare policy and government relations, along with strong leadership and strategic communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work model, allowing for collaboration while maintaining flexibility in work arrangements.

Prestations

Hybrid work model

Supportive company culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in healthcare policy, government relations, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in office tools.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with public decision‑makers.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement long‑term public affairs strategy aligned with company priorities.
• Coordinate public affairs actions with patient‑centered strategic plans.
• Represent public affairs in local and global cross‑functional meetings.
• Build strong partnerships with key external health policy stakeholders.

Connaissances

Leadership

Networking

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Formation

Master’s in Business, Political Science, Law or related field

Postgraduate in Public Affairs

Description du poste

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Public Affairs Lead who is strategic, influential, and collaborative to join us in our Market Access and Public Affairs team, based in our UCB office in Paris.

About the role

The Public Affairs Lead defines and implements local public affairs strategies, strengthens the company's influence with external stakeholders, ensures institutional representation, drives value for patients, and guarantees compliance and performance of public affairs activities.

Who you’ll work with

You will collaborate with internal teams across Market Access, Medical Affairs, and corporate functions, and engage with external stakeholders including health authorities, patient associations, and policymakers.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement long‑term public affairs strategy aligned with company priorities.
• Coordinate public affairs actions with patient‑centered strategic plans.
• Represent public affairs in local and global cross‑functional meetings.
• Map networks and define operational model, engaging internal and external experts.
• Build strong partnerships with key external health policy stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, monitor execution, and ensure compliance with company policies.

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

• Master’s in Business, Political Science, Law, or related field; postgraduate in Public Affairs.
• 7–10 years’ experience in healthcare policy, government relations, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership, networking, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in office tools.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with public decision‑makers.

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.