Senior Scientist
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Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for a Senior Scientist – Neuroinflammation (In Vivo) who is passionate, collaborative and driven to join us in our Neuroinflammation Research team, based in our UCB Pharma office in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
You will contribute to the development of innovative therapies by designing and executing in vivo studies in neuroinflammation. Working at the bench, you will generate high-quality data to support target identification, validation and early development programs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and wants to make a direct impact on drug discovery.
Who you’ll work withYou will be working in a team that focuses on neuroinflammation and neuroimmune diseases, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment. You will partner with internal experts across biology, pathology and drug discovery, as well as external scientific partners, to advance research programs and deliver meaningful outcomes for patients.
What you’ll doDesign and execute in vivo studies in neurological disease modelsPerform dosing, surgery, behavioral testing and tissue collectionGenerate and analyze data using imaging and molecular techniquesApply in vitro and ex vivo approaches to support experimentsCollaborate with internal teams and external research partnersContribute to ethical processes and animal welfare standardsInterested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skillsDoctoral degree in neuroscience, immunology, or related field. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Strong background in the field of neuroinflammationExperience studying how the peripheral immune system contributes to autoimmune, autoinflammatory and degenerative neurological diseasesExceptional hands-on experience with in vivo rodent models of neurological disease, FELASA C certification or equivalent is requiredKnowledge of neuroinflammation and immune mechanisms in neurological diseases. Experience running experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis/neuritis (EAE/EAN) or similar is beneficialExperience in drug discovery within industry or biotechnology preferredPassionate, strong communication skills with collaborative and proactive mindsetFluent in English, additional languages are an advantageAre 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 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 equal 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. At UCB, we’ve 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 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.
Job SummaryJob number: 93528Date posted : 2026-07-12Profession: Research & DevelopmentEmployment type: Permanent
About the role
You will contribute to the development of innovative therapies by designing and executing in vivo studies in neuroinflammation. Working at the bench, you will generate high-quality data to support target identification, validation and early development programs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and wants to make a direct impact on drug discovery.
Who you’ll work withYou will be working in a team that focuses on neuroinflammation and neuroimmune diseases, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment. You will partner with internal experts across biology, pathology and drug discovery, as well as external scientific partners, to advance research programs and deliver meaningful outcomes for patients.
What you’ll doDesign and execute in vivo studies in neurological disease modelsPerform dosing, surgery, behavioral testing and tissue collectionGenerate and analyze data using imaging and molecular techniquesApply in vitro and ex vivo approaches to support experimentsCollaborate with internal teams and external research partnersContribute to ethical processes and animal welfare standardsInterested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skillsDoctoral degree in neuroscience, immunology, or related field. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Strong background in the field of neuroinflammationExperience studying how the peripheral immune system contributes to autoimmune, autoinflammatory and degenerative neurological diseasesExceptional hands-on experience with in vivo rodent models of neurological disease, FELASA C certification or equivalent is requiredKnowledge of neuroinflammation and immune mechanisms in neurological diseases. Experience running experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis/neuritis (EAE/EAN) or similar is beneficialExperience in drug discovery within industry or biotechnology preferredPassionate, strong communication skills with collaborative and proactive mindsetFluent in English, additional languages are an advantageAre 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 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 equal 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. At UCB, we’ve 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 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.
Job SummaryJob number: 93528Date posted : 2026-07-12Profession: Research & DevelopmentEmployment type: Permanent
