Make your mark for patients
We are looking for aSenior Medical GrantsLeadwho isCuriousCollaborative andPurpose -Drivento join our Medical Grants and External Funding team based at our UCB office.
About the role
As the Senior Grants Lead you will serve as UCBs global subject matter expert for medical grants and external funding leading grant review and approval processes while driving operational excellence governance and continuous improvement to ensure funding decisions align with medical strategy scientific merit patient benefit and compliance requirements.
Who you will work with
You willjoina global Medical Grants and External Funding team that values trust curiosity and shared purpose workingcloselywith medical compliance legal financeto supportclear balanced and responsiblefunding decisions.
What you will do
Facilitate thereview process of medical grant requestsensuring decisions are based upon scientific / medical merit and safeguarding patients welfare
Identifyand drive process and system related improvements leading to efficiencies and process excellence
Partnerwith internalstakeholdersand external healthcare organizations.
Provide training that builds funding knowledge and confidence.
Lead coach and mentor funding professionals to supporthigh-performancecare and shared accountability.
InterestedFor this role we are looking for the following education experience and skills
Degree in life sciences pharmacy healthcare public health business or related field.
Advanced degree in science public health business pharmacy or equivalent preferred.
At least eight years experience in grants external funding medical affairs or related work.
Experience in global matrixed organizations with cross-functional collaboration.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations funding governance audits and compliance expectations.
Curious collaborative approach withstrong communicationand process improvement skills.
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.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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