Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Lead who is collaborative, insightful, and dedicated to join our PCOR team, Patient Communities, based in our Brussels office in Belgium, Monheim Germany, or Slough UK.
About the role
You will be working in a team that is responsible for evaluation of patient needs and preferences in therapeutic areas of interest. You will contribute to demonstrating the benefits of innovative patient solutions and accelerating patient access through regulatory and value demonstration activities.
Who you'll work with
You will be working in a diverse, cross-functional team that generate patient experience data and evidence which meets external evidentiary standards and can inform external healthcare decision making.
What you'll do
* Lead development and implementation of PCOR strategy on clinical outcome assessments (COAs) and patient preference (PP) research from early development through to full lifecycle management.
* Lead research supporting the selection, development, and validation of PROs/COAs
* Lead Patient Preference research activities
* Provide expert input to clinical development, regulatory and HTA briefing packages and submissions.
* Lead scientific dissemination of patient experience evidence in line with publication strategies.
* Build relationships and partner with external groups to advance methodological frameworks and acceptance of patient experience evidence to inform external healthcare decision making.
* Drive organizational awareness and education on patient-centered outcomes and patient preference research. .
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills
* Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., Master's, or equivalent) in a relevant field.
* Significant experience in PCOR within biopharmaceutical, medical device companies, or academia.
* Knowledge of clinical outcome assessment (COA) and patient preference (PP) research methodologies and evidentiary requirements by regulatory and HTA bodies
* Strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
* Experience in clinical development process and appreciation of scientific content of clinical programs, e.g. trial design, protocol development, and statistical analysis.
* Ability to collaborate in a matrix environment and build internal and external partnerships.
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
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- Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.