Make your mark for patients

Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Clinical Site Management Team Lead who is curious, analytical and collaborative to join our Global Clinical Science and Operations (GCSO) team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium.


About the role
The Clinical Site Management Team Lead (CSM) Team Lead will lead and manage a team of Senior Clinical Site Managers based in United States (US) and European Union (EU) . The CSM Team Lead ensures that the CSM team deliver well-designed patient centric protocols, integrating industry-leading technology and producing high quality data within budget and timelines.


Who you’ll work with
Reporting to the Head Clinical Project Manager, you will manage a global team of 10 – 20 Clinical Site Managers/ Clinical Research Associates who share a collaborative work environment. As a Clinical Site Manager Team Lead, you will also working closely with our sites , our in-house Clinical Project Team, Global Medical Affairs and external Clinical Research Organisations.


What you’ll do

• Lead and manage a larger team of UCB Clinical Site Managers/ CRAs based in US/EU.
• Ensure that the CSM team maximizes site performance in UCB conducted clinical studies.
• Provide mentorship, guidance and support to all CSMs to enable their development.
• Work to clarify responsibilities in operating models between UCB and partner CROs
• Successfully collaborate & partner with all our internal and external stakeholders such Strategic Partners, Patient communities and Investigators.
• Leverage strong therapeutic expertise (scientific, clinical, disease states, and treatment alternatives knowledge within the therapeutic area(s)) to support execution of the clinical studies.
• Ensure all monitoring-related activities are compliant with UCB Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Supports CSMs in engaging with clinical sites to develop, build, and maintain strong relationships with investigators/staff that will ensure high quality investigative sites to support UCB’s clinical development programs.
• Accountable for the planning, coordination, management and supervision of all monitoring and site-related activities to ensure compliance with UCB Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Drive new and innovative way of working
• Act as an integrative role model for respective teams

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

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a CRA that includes a minimum of 4 years relevant experience as a Sr CRA/ Principal CRA or Lead CRA and experience in Line Management in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and/or CRO industry is required.

• Experience leading global, cross-functional teams, with strong people management, facilitation, and mentorship skills.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial processes and change management, with a results-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to synthesize information, and present it clearly to individuals and groups.
• Skilled in inspiring, persuading, and influencing others, with a strong customer orientation and collaboration across teams and departments.
• Innovative thinker who challenges the status quo, capable of solving complex problems and managing conflict, especially in a dynamic and international environment.

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.