VIE_Analyste Environnement

Make your mark for patients

UCB is an international biopharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products. It specializes in researching therapeutic solutions for patients suffering from severe diseases, treated by specialists, particularly in the fields of the central nervous system (including epilepsy) and inflammation (including allergies).

The Braine-l'Alleud site specializes in chemical synthesis, development, manufacturing, and packaging of pharmaceutical products.

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Your mission will be to:

Analyze the environmental impact of care pathways across different therapeutic areas (e.g., epilepsy)Conduct literature reviews on the interactions between climate change, pollution, and targeted diseases, within a One Health frameworkApply industry standards and methodologies (notably from the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition – SHC) to real-life casesIdentify the main contributors to the environmental footprint of patient care pathways (hospitalizations, treatments, diagnostics, etc.)Expand analyses to multiple diseases and contribute to cross-functional projectsSupport the development of narratives for payers and health technology assessment bodies, highlighting environmental benefitsContribute to initiatives aimed at making clinical trials more sustainableSupport European programs (e.g., PHARMECO) focused on measuring and reducing the environmental impact of medicinesPresent analyses and recommendations to internal teams (medical affairs, market access, sustainability, product teams)Develop clear, robust, and reproducible analytical methodologiesCreate training materials and support the dissemination of best practicesBuild stakeholder and process maps within the “Patient Evidence” unitPropose ways to integrate environmental approaches into existing UCB processesDefine and monitor environmental performance indicators (KPIs)Design monitoring tools (e.g., dashboards) to track progress over timeContribute to the development of a structured and operational approach supporting UCB’s environmental and market access strategy

Your Profile

Master’s degree (or equivalent engineering degree) in a scientific field: public health, environmental sciences, life sciences, or similarA dual background in environment & health is highly valued (e.g., environmental engineering with an interest in public health, or vice versa)Professional proficiency in English is required (working language, scientific literature, international interactions)Proficiency in French is a plus, but not mandatoryStrong scientific rigor and analytical skills (literature review, data processing and interpretation)Strong synthesis skills and ability to structure complex informationAutonomous, curious, and proactive mindsetGood command of Microsoft Office toolsAbility to communicate and simplify technical topics for non-expert audiencesStrong interest in sustainability and environmental transition challenges within the healthcare sectorPrevious experience (internship or apprenticeship) in life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental epidemiology, or market access is a plus, but not required

Please note that the strict eligibility conditions for this program are as follows:

Be between 18 and 28 years old;Hold the nationality of a member country of the European Economic Area;Have not worked or lived in the country where the mission will take place;Be available to dedicate yourself to the mission full-time;If you have French nationality or dual nationality, be in compliance with the national service obligations of France (Numéro Identifiant Défense);Have a clean criminal record.

If you do not meet all of these conditions, we will not be able to consider your application.