Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Clinical Development Physician to join us in our Global Clinical Development team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany) or Slough (UK) offices


About the role
The Development Physician is accountable for the medical content and integrity of the development strategy for an assigned clinical program. As the medical expert for the asset they will ensure that the program is delivered incorporating current medical and current best clinical practice and the evolving healthcare systems and science. They will also ensure that the program is designed using the most recent knowledge and medical scientific evidence ensuring, where feasible that recent innovation and advances are appropriately incorporated.


Who you’ll work with
You will report into the Head of Global Clinical Development Novel and Postapproval Assets. You will work in a cross-functional matrix team.


What you’ll do

• Is responsible for correct and current medical/scientific information on the asset, mode of action, disease and patient population, therapeutic field and relevant competitor insights for the assigned programs/study(ies) and ensures its incorporation into the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and all related documents.
• Is responsible to provide ongoing training on most current medical/scientific knowledge to all members of the Development team and sub-teams on topics related to the therapeutic field in question.
• Is responsible for the medical/scientific integrity of clinical development programs and all related documents (e.g. TCLP, protocols, clinical trial reports, not exhaustive).
• Is responsible to establish effective relationships with the investigator and study site(s) (may include on-site visits as appropriate) as primary UCB medical contact person.
• Is responsible for ongoing medical monitoring for assigned study(ies) and the benefit risk assessment of the program (in particular inclusion/exclusion criteria, withdrawal assessment and documentation).
• Leads the organisation of and interaction with Data and Safety Review Boards.

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

• Medical Degree
• Experience in a clinical or academic environment, as an academic physician or investigator OR at least a few years experience in clinical development in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Technical: Able to strategically contribute to the design, development and conduct of clinical programs and studies and ensure the medical integrity and feasiblity of a clinical development program optimised for quality, speed and cost in accordance with TPVP.
• Technical: Excellent working knowledge of all medical aspects of the global clinical development process.
• Leadership: Ability to participate in high performing teams, influence and manage internal stakeholder relationships at all levels in the organization.

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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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.
UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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.