Job Description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Head of Managed Access Program Delivery, Medical Communities who is purpose‑driven, collaborative and forward‑thinking to join us in our Medical Affairs team, based in our UCB office in Brussels, Belgium.

About the role

You will be responsible for ensuring that people living with severe or life‑threatening conditions who have no satisfactory treatment alternatives can gain access to UCB medicines outside of clinical studies or commercial channels. You will drive excellence in Managed Access Program operations and support the development of Managed Access Program strategies across multiple indications. You will play a central role in enabling timely access to medicines while ensuring quality, compliance and cross‑functional alignment.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that partners closely with colleagues across Medical Affairs, Supply, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Market Access, and other internal functions to deliver Managed Access Program strategies and operations. You will collaborate with senior leaders, global and regional stakeholders, and external partners to ensure consistent, high‑quality program execution and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• Provide internal guidance to teams to effectively design and execute Access Program operational plans that support medical and business objectives.
• Drive implementation of Managed Access Program strategies and ensure regular updates based on emerging risks, external changes or internal priorities.
• Deliver flawless operational execution of Managed Access Programs, including launch, maintenance and continuous oversight across the UCB portfolio.
• Manage program budgets, plans, timelines and vendor partnerships to secure high‑quality and timely delivery.
• Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration to enable aligned program decisions and monitoring of execution.
• Build organizational capability by identifying training needs, supporting continuous learning and contributing to long‑term Managed Access Program strategy.

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

• Master’s degree plus a medical or healthcare‑related degree (such as pharmacist or medical doctor).
• At least ten years’ experience in pharmaceutical medicine, including significant experience in Medical Affairs in an international setting.
• Proven experience delivering Managed Access Program strategy, planning and operational execution.
• Experience in clinical operations, operationalizing medicine supply, and working in complex or evolving environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional teams, influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex topics clearly.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, adaptability and the ability to make decisions in high‑pressure or ambiguous situations.

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 EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.