Clinical Outsourcing Lead (UK)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Clinical Outsourcing Lead who is collaborative commercially minded and quality focused to join our Strategic Clinical Partnering team in Global Clinical Sciences and Operations based in any of our Brussels (Belgium) Monheim (Germany) Slough (UK) or Raleigh (US) offices.

About the role

You will help shape how UCB works with external partners for clinical studies and development services. You will guide vendor selection lead contract discussions support budget planning and help teams keep outsourced activities on track. You will bring clear thinking strong partnership skills and a practical focus on quality value compliance and timelines.

Who you will work with

You will work with Clinical Outsourcing Managers study teams Strategic Clinical Partnering colleagues finance legal procurement quality and external vendors. You will also connect with teams across Patient Evidence Patient Solutions Patient Impact and wider development groups to support strong vendor partnerships and smooth study delivery.

What you will do

• You will lead outsourcing activities for assigned clinical studies programs and development services.
• You will manage RFI and RFP steps vendor selection study awards work orders service agreements amendments and confidentiality agreements.
• You will lead vendor contract discussions to support quality timelines value and clear accountability.
• You will support budget forecasts cost estimates financial reviews and annual financial planning with study and finance teams.
• You will track vendor performance spot risks early and share clear updates with internal stakeholders.
• You will coach and support Clinical Outsourcing Managers or Strategic Clinical Partnering colleagues on complex work.

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

• You have a bachelors degree in science finance legal business or a related field; a masters degree is a plus.
• You bring strong experience in pharma biotech CRO clinical outsourcing vendor management or clinical development.
• You have managed vendor negotiations contracts budgets forecasts and financial assessments with good results.
• You understand clinical development ICH/GCP vendor qualification and outsourced clinical study delivery.
• You communicate clearly in English and can guide discussions manage conflicts and build agreement across global teams.
• You are organised adaptable and able to manage several priorities while keeping quality compliance and timelines in focus.

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