Neurology Clinical BD Lead - Partnering & Evaluation

UCB; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Clinical Search and Evaluation Lead Neurology to join our global Business Development Neurology team. The role is based in Brussels, Belgium; Monheim, Germany; or Slough, United Kingdom, with other locations considered case by case.

You will monitor the external neurology landscape to identify partnering opportunities and support due diligence with evidence-based recommendations. Reporting to the Head of Business Development Neurology, you will build networks, assess strategic

Qualifications

• Medical degree preferred; doctoral degree considered with substantial clinical development experience.
• At least ten years of relevant drug development experience in industry.
• Strong knowledge of neurology including patient populations and development pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy and analyse complex evidence.
• Clear, credible communication and relationship-building with external partners and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a forward-looking neurology partnering roadmap informed by clinical, scientific, market and competitive trends.
• Scout, map and monitor later-stage assets across priority diseases and treatment approaches.
• Screen and prioritise opportunities based on patient value, differentiation, strategic fit and a clear transaction rationale.
• Evaluate clinical evidence and development plans, assess risks and benefits, and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support cross-functional due diligence, challenge assumptions, identify risks, and shape mitigation plans.
• Build external networks and represent the company at industry events; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Fluent English

Strategy development

Evidence analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Neurology knowledge

Education

Medical degree

Doctoral degree considered

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

UCB is seeking a Clinical Search and Evaluation Lead Neurology to join our global Business Development Neurology team. The role is based in Brussels, Belgium; Monheim, Germany; or Slough, United Kingdom, with other locations considered case by case.

You will monitor the external neurology landscape to identify partnering opportunities and support due diligence with evidence-based recommendations. Reporting to the Head of Business Development Neurology, you will build networks, assess strategic