Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Head of Managed Access Program Delivery, Medical Communities who is purpose‑driven, collaborative and forward‑thinking to join us in our Medical Affairs team, based in our UCB office in Brussels, Belgium.
About the role
You will be responsible for ensuring that people living with severe or life‑threatening conditions who have no satisfactory treatment alternatives can gain access to UCB medicines outside of clinical studies or commercial channels. You will drive excellence in Managed Access Program operations and support the development of Managed Access Program strategies across multiple indications. You will play a central role in enabling timely access to medicines while ensuring quality, compliance and cross‑functional alignment.
Who you’ll work with
You will be working in a team that partners closely with colleagues across Medical Affairs, Supply, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Market Access, and other internal functions to deliver Managed Access Program strategies and operations. You will collaborate with senior leaders, global and regional stakeholders, and external partners to ensure consistent, high‑quality program execution and continuous improvement.
What you’ll do
1. Provide internal guidance to teams to effectively design and execute Access Program operational plans that support medical and business objectives.
2. Drive implementation of Managed Access Program strategies and ensure regular updates based on emerging risks, external changes or internal priorities.
3. Deliver flawless operational execution of Managed Access Programs, including launch, maintenance and continuous oversight across the UCB portfolio.
4. Manage program budgets, plans, timelines and vendor partnerships to secure high‑quality and timely delivery.
5. Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration to enable aligned program decisions and monitoring of execution.
6. Build organizational capability by identifying training needs, supporting continuous learning and contributing to long‑term Managed Access Program strategy.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
7. Master’s degree plus a medical or healthcare‑related degree (such as pharmacist or medical doctor).
8. At least ten years’ experience in pharmaceutical medicine, including significant experience in Medical Affairs in an international setting.
9. Proven experience delivering Managed Access Program strategy, planning and operational execution.
10. Experience in clinical operations, operationalizing medicine supply, and working in complex or evolving environments.
11. Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional teams, influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex topics clearly.
12. Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, adaptability and the ability to make decisions in high‑pressure or ambiguous situations.
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!