Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (Pcor) Lead

Ucb; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Lead to drive PRO/COA strategy from early development through lifecycle management. You will partner with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Regulatory teams to generate high-quality patient experience data.

You will influence regulatory and HTA interactions, disseminate science through publications, and help advance methodological frameworks with external groups.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in biopharmaceutical, medical device, or academic settings with PRO/COA or patient preference research.
• Expertise in PRO/COA development, validation, and implementation with regulatory/HTA evidentiary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of PRO/COA strategies across development stages.
• Lead activities supporting selection, development, validation, interpretation of PRO/COA measures.
• Provide SME input into strategic documents, study protocols, and analysis plans.

Skills

PRO/COA development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory/HTA interactions

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

PhD

MD

Job description

We are looking for a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Lead who is strategic, collaborative, and insightful to join our Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) team, based at our UCB headquarter located in Brussels, Belgium, or in our office in Monheim Germany, or Slough UK.

About the role

As a PCOR Lead, you will play a leading role in the development and implementation of patient-reported outcomes (PRO) and more broadly clinical outcome assessment (COA) strategies. You will generate robust patient experience data and evidence that demonstrate the meaningful patient benefits of our innovative UCB solutions and that meet external evidentiary standards and support healthcare decision-making.

Who you will work with

As a member of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, eg, representatives from Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Biostatistics.

What you will do

• You will lead the development and implementation of patient experience evidence strategy on clinical outcome assessments (COAs) from early development through to full lifecycle management.
• You will lead research activities supporting the selection, development, validation, interpretation, and implementation of PRO/COA measures.
• You will provide subject matter expert input into strategic documents, tactical plans and target patient value profiles, as well as into clinical documents, eg, study protocols, analysis plans, clinical reports.
• You will provide subject matter expert input into regulatory and HTA briefing packages and interactions..
• You will lead scientific dissemination (eg, peer-reviewed publications, abstracts) in line with publication strategies.
• You will build relationships and partner with external groups to advance methodological frameworks and acceptance of patient experience evidence to inform external healthcare decision making.
• You will be an inspiring ambassador to contribute to organizational awareness on the value of patient experience evidence.

Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• Master's degree, PhD, MD, or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in biopharmaceutical, medical device, or academic environments within PRO/COA, or patient preference research.
• Expertise in PRO/COA development, validation, and implementation in clinical research, including strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative scientific methodologies and evidentiary requirements by regulatory and HTA bodies
• Experience in clinical development, regulatory and HTA interactions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills in a matrix organization.
• Proven project leadership capabilities with experience managing complex global initiatives

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.