Global Medical Head

Make your mark for patients We are looking for a Global Medical Head
- Integrated Evidence Generation who is strategic, collaborative and curious to join us in our Medical Communities team, based in our Headquarters office in Brussels, Belgium.

About the role
You will drive the development and execution of the integrated evidence generation plan for designated medicines and indications. Working globally, you will help identify evidence needs, set priorities, guide study planning and ensure evidence activities meet the needs of healthcare stakeholders and create patient value. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver meaningful, timely and robust evidence.
Who you'll work withYou will be working in a team that connects global strategy and evidence planning cross-functionally and across geographies. You will partner closely with global medical, access, clinical and RWE leaders, evidence generation community colleagues, internal subject matter experts and external collaborators. You will also be supported by an operational manager to help deliver evidence plans effectively.

What you'll do
Provides a strategic overview of activities for the asset to the Asset (Medical Community) Team in terms of gaps, priorities, tactics, delivery and expected impactDevelops asset evidence generation strategy and ensure timely development & maintenance of the plan in line with Asset strategy to ensure maximal impactWorks closely with Product Global Medical Head and other internal / external stakeholders to understand evidence needs, derive evidence generation priorities and identify opportunities for evidence generation partnershipsFacilitates cross-functional plan and alignmentCommunicates key decisions to relevant stakeholdersDevelops budget for the asset to execute on the planEnsures regular revision and update of evidence generation strategies relative to new available knowledgeEnsure studies within the plan are aligned to strategy and represent best investment for impactLeads ISEG project proposal approval for each studies coming into the planEnsures timely delivery of the Plan supporting the asset strategyOversees execution to successfully deliver highly relevant and robust evidence in a timely mannerEnhances and track performance and progress through management and monitoring of key metrics and incentives (KPIs)Leads the prioritization and strategic planning of Post Hoc analyses and is accountable for their delivery in due timeInterested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skillsMinimum 5-7 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience, including product launch and Medical Affairs/Market Access/Clinical Development experienceDemonstrated experience at regional/global level in delivering integrated evidence generation strategy, planning and execution to successfully deliver robust evidence maximizing the asset’s long-term value to patientsStrong experience and skills in data interpretation and impactful communication to internal and external stakeholders. Broad understanding of methodologies for robust data generation, with experience in RWE and observational study planning/execution.
Experience in establishing successful external stakeholder interactions and collaborations as part of medical strategy execution.
Strong Strategic and business acumen. Anticipation of industry trends; Ability to critically analyze complex dataMastery of therapeutic area & assets knowledge and ability to translate science into clinical patient value and business value.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in clinical/RWE study development and management and sound understanding of statistical process and analysisLeads with executive presence, strong emotional intelligence, integrity, business acumen, humility, respect, transparency and positively influence performance excellenceStrong communication skills, ability to articulate complex subjects with clarity, ease and executive presence (story telling skills)Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; establishes trust and partnership collaboration with cross-functional leadership, internal colleagues and external collaboratorsDigital & AI Fluency: Has the ability to identify and leverage digital technologies, data, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance evidence generation, decision-making, and organizational impactAdaptability: comfortable working with complexity in a fluid environmentAre 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 ev