Global Submission Lead (UK)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Global Submission Lead who is collaborative organised and solution-focused to join our Regulatory Community Excellence & Operations team based in either of our Brussels (Belgium) Slough (UK) or Atlanta/Raleigh (US) offices.

About the role
You will shape and drive global regulatory submissions from strategic planning through execution. You will coordinate cross-functional teams keep submission plans on track manage risks and priorities and help stakeholders stay aligned. You will bring structure clear communication and practical problem-solving to complex submission activities so teams can deliver high-quality outcomes on agreed timelines.

Who you will work with
You will work with sponsors regulatory colleagues project teams and internal and external stakeholders across multiple areas of expertise. You will create a safe collaborative environment where people can share information make decisions and move towards common goals. You will also support colleagues by sharing lessons learned and helping others build project management capability.

What you will do

• You will initiate and guide strategic submission plans that support global regulatory objectives and agreed timelines.
• You will lead cross-functional submission teams helping people stay aligned informed and focused on priorities.
• You will identify risks issues and changing priorities early then work with stakeholders to agree practical solutions.
• You will manage meetings agendas minutes follow-ups and project tools such as SharePoint and planning systems.
• You will develop clear communications and reports for internal and external stakeholders to support effective decision-making.
• You will contribute to better ways of working by sharing lessons learned challenges solutions and best practices.

Interested For this role we are looking for the following education experience and skills:

• You have a degree in science engineering health or a related field; advanced qualifications are welcome.
• You bring over five years of experience in pharmaceuticals CROs drug development or a comparable regulated environment.
• You understand regulatory processes Common Technical Document requirements drug development and submission procedures.
• You have strong project management skills and can manage uncertainty risk priorities and timelines effectively.
• You communicate clearly in English and can facilitate influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
• You are comfortable working independently and collaboratively with strong problem-solving adaptability cultural awareness and attention to detail.

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 dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent 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 thats 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 weve 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.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1