Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Strategic Feasibility Lead (m/f/d) who likes to join us in Brussels/ Belgium.


About the role
Strategic Feasibility is a critical component in the execution of a clinical trial.
The Strategic Feasibility Lead is a part of Program Delivery team with UCB’s Global Clinical Science & Operations (GSCO).
This position is responsible to conduct, execute and oversee Feasibility work in collaboration with Contract Research Organisation (CRO) partners to support UCB’s clinical development portfolio ranging from phase 1 to phase 4.


Who you´ll work with
You work in close collaboration with Program Delivery Lead to support asset development and clinical planning on both program and study level and you are also collaborating with Clinical Site Managers to conduct feasibility and drive the selection of the most suitable sites.


What you´ll do

• Define and confirm the feasibility strategy and tasks with CRO partner and internal stakeholders for each assigned study
• Identify and understand the attributes of a high performing country and investigator site on the study level; ensure a data-driven strategy for selecting highly effective countries and investigator sites implemented in a matrix / partnership environment
• Involve UCB internal experts (e.g. Clinical Program Directors/Physicians/Commercial and other stakeholders) in feasibility assessment; support efficient and effective communication and information exchange with these key stakeholders
• Synthesize information and data from various sources into meaningful solutions and make feasibility recommendations to the study
• Mentor new Strategic Feasibility team members and share best practice within the team
• Assist in ongoing evaluations with Clinical Strategic Partners/Contract Research Organisations and stakeholders to ensure that the best and most effective country and site performance information is being captured and shared; assist in study transition and harvest knowledge at study closing
• Support the group efforts (with the guidance of the Head of Strategic Feasibility) to further develop feasibility methodologies, country/site databases, and other in-house tools that can be utilized by Strategic Feasibility or a broader UCB team

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

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and/or CRO industry is required with a preference towards individuals who have experience in clinical planning and/or clinical project management
• Strong analytical skills and decision making; ability to analyze, synthesize, and clearly present information to individuals and groups
• Ability to manage conflict and achieve consensus in a group through complex and thorough discussion.
• Ability to deliver training to peers and other groups
• Clear and articulate verbal, written and presentation skills with excellent command of the English language
• Good working knowledge of GCP guidelines in different regions

If you are interested to learn more about R&D within UCB, please find more information here R&D at UCB.


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.