Program Delivery Lead (UK)

UCB; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Senior Program Delivery Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for complex global clinical development programs across all stages. You will drive delivery of high-quality, patient-centric studies while ensuring programs are within budget and timelines.

The role involves shaping development strategies, managing stakeholders, mentoring colleagues, and promoting innovative approaches in clinical development at a hybrid-working company with a strong focus on patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical development or related field.
• Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Extensive global clinical programs leadership experience.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulations and quality standards.
• Budgets, forecasting, feasibility, and risk management expertise.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving in an international setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational strategy and execution for global clinical programs from Phase I through Phase IV.
• Develop timelines, budgets, forecasts, and milestones for programs.
• Drive feasibility assessments, site strategies, and recruitment plans.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and align multidisciplinary teams.
• Champion patient-centricity, DEI initiatives, and innovative development approaches.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical development

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking for a Program Delivery Lead who is strategic, collaborative, and patient-focused to join our Global Clinical Sciences & Operations (GCSO) team. This position can be based at one of our UCB sites in Anderlecht (Belgium), Raleigh, NC (USA), Monheim am Rhein (Germany), or Slough (UK).

About The Role

As a Senior Program Delivery Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for complex global clinical development programs across all stages of development. You will drive the delivery of high-quality, patient-centric clinical studies, ensuring programs are executed efficiently, compliantly, and within budget and timelines. You will play a key role in shaping development strategies, managing stakeholders, and mentoring colleagues while contributing to innovative approaches that accelerate clinical development.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional experts across Clinical Development and CRO partners. You will also engage with investigators, external partners, patient advocacy groups, vendors, and Key Opinion Leaders to help deliver successful clinical development programs worldwide.

What You Will Do

• You will lead operational strategy and execution for global clinical development programs from Phase I through Phase IV.
• You will develop and deliver program timelines, budgets, forecasts, and key milestones.
• You will drive feasibility assessments, site strategies, and recruitment plans to support successful study delivery.
• You will manage complex stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
• You will champion patient-centricity, DE&I initiatives, and innovative approaches in clinical development.

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

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in clinical development.
• Extensive experience leading global clinical programs and complex clinical operations activities, including in cell and Gene Therapy would be ideal.
• Strong knowledge of clinical development, ICH-GCP, regulations, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget management, forecasting, feasibility, and risk management.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in matrix organizations.
• Excellent communication, coaching, presentation, and problem-solving skills in an international environment.

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.