UCB

Program Delivery Lead (US)

UCB$120K — $145K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred; equivalent experience in clinical development accepted.
  • Extensive experience leading global clinical programs, ideally in cell and gene therapy.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical development processes, ICH-GCP, regulations, and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated expertise in budget management, forecasting, feasibility, and risk management.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in matrix organizations.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, presentation, and problem-solving skills in an international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational strategy and execution for global clinical development programs from Phase I through Phase IV.
  • Develop and deliver program timelines, budgets, forecasts, and key milestones.
  • Drive feasibility assessments, site strategies, and recruitment plans for successful study delivery.
  • Manage complex stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Champion patient-centricity, DE&I initiatives, and innovative approaches in clinical development.

Benefits

  • Hybrid-first approach to work with 40% of time spent in the office to enhance collaboration.
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centric clinical studies.
  • Role involves mentoring and shaping development strategies, offering professional growth.
  • Work closely with cross-functional experts, enhancing networking and collaboration opportunities.
  • Participation in innovative approaches that accelerate clinical development.
Full Job Description
Program Delivery Lead who is strategic, collaborative, and patient-focused to join our Global Clinical Sciences & Operations (GCSO) team. This position can be based at one of our UCB sites in Anderlecht (Belgium), Raleigh, NC (USA), Monheim am Rhein (Germany), or Slough (UK).

About the role

As a Senior Program Delivery Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for complex global clinical development programs across all stages of development. You will drive the delivery of high-quality, patient-centric clinical studies, ensuring programs are executed efficiently, compliantly, and within budget and timelines. You will play a key role in shaping development strategies, managing stakeholders, and mentoring colleagues while contributing to innovative approaches that accelerate clinical development.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional experts across Clinical Development and CRO partners. You will also engage with investigators, external partners, patient advocacy groups, vendors, and Key Opinion Leaders to help deliver successful clinical development programs worldwide.

What you will do
  • You will lead operational strategy and execution for global clinical development programs from Phase I through Phase IV.
  • You will develop and deliver program timelines, budgets, forecasts, and key milestones.
  • You will drive feasibility assessments, site strategies, and recruitment plans to support successful study delivery.
  • You will manage complex stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
  • You will champion patient-centricity, DE&I initiatives, and innovative approaches in clinical development.


Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in clinical development.
  • Extensive experience leading global clinical programs and complex clinical operations activities, including in cell and Gene Therapy would be ideal.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical development, ICH-GCP, regulations, and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated expertise in budget management, forecasting, feasibility, and risk management.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in matrix organizations.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, presentation, and problem-solving skills in an 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!

At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

About UCB

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology. UCB aims to be the patient-preferred biotech leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with approximately 7,500 employees in over 40 countries. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB).
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