Head of US Biology

Make your mark for patients.

We're here because we want to build the future and transform patients' lives for the better. At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That's why we're looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible?

UCB is establishing a Boston R&D hub in Cambridge, MA to complement our established centers of excellence in Belgium and the UK. To strengthen our US Discovery Science group, we are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as US Head of Biology. This person will be a key contributor to the development of UCB's pipeline by heading the discovery and translational biology of programs targeting complement and new areas of biology. In addition, they will collaborate with colleagues to lead development of strategy and implementation of operations and programs on new targets both in complement and on new pathways.

As our US Head of Biology, you will contribute by:

Leading Complement Biology efforts:

* Discovery in multiple therapeutic areas
* Translational biology
* In vitro and in vivo scope
* Biomarker identification
* Zilucoplan and future programs new indications

Leading New Biology efforts:

* Exploring and initiating activities in new areas of biology
* Developing external networks to enable exploration
* Collaborating with colleagues across UCB to bring together the necessary capabilities for prosecution

Leading preclinical programs and partners with colleagues in Early Missions to progress through IND-enabling stage to Early Development

Influencing strategy and implementation across Early Solutions. Focusing on interfaces of technology platforms and therapy areas, and interfacing between preclinical and clinical phases

Developing high-performing team and strong external network to provide knowledge and capabilities

Being a key member of Leadership Team, defining and building the UCB Boston R&D Hub

Interested? For this position you'll need the following education, experience and skills:

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

* Ph.D. in biology or related field with a demonstrated expertise in immunology and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a drug discovery setting

Required Skills:

* Demonstrated success in hiring, management and development of 5 or more direct reports
* Strong track-record of working on cross-functional project teams as a team member and/or project leader
* Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple projects in parallel
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Why you should apply:

At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you'll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees - just as we do for the patients we serve.

If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more about your profile and motivation.

About us:

At UCB, we come together every day to work, laser-focused, on a simple question: How will this create value for people living with severe diseases? By putting patients at the heart of everything we do, our approach - from discovery to development to delivery - is continuously transformed and designed around patient needs and their journey.

With a team of approximately 7,600 employees and worldwide operations in more than 40 countries, we are a global biopharmaceutical company investing more than a quarter of our revenue in cutting-edge scientific research. We are focused on addressing chronic, neurological, immunological, and bone diseases. We are looking for people with passion and empathy who develop a real understanding of patient's needs and can deliver thoughtful solutions to decisionmakers across the heath care ecosystem.

Curious to know more? Please visit our website www.ucb.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where permitted, applicants for employment in the United States must either have received or been willing to receive a full COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire; or, alternatively, agree to be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing, subject to religious and medical exemptions and in accordance with applicable law.