Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Candidate Program Manager – Drug Development Projects who is strategic, solution-oriented, and collaborative to join our Global Program Management team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium.
About the role
You will be working in a team that brings candidate programs to life — from early research to proof of concept — by leading complex, cross-functional projects that contribute to better outcomes for patients. Your mission is to guide programs through development with strong operational discipline, clear stakeholder alignment, and proactive risk management.
Who you’ll work with
You’ll partner closely with candidate leads, functional experts, and cross-functional teams across development, regulatory, medical, manufacturing, and access. You’ll also be an active member of the broader Program Management community, where sharing knowledge and mentoring others is highly valued.
What you’ll do
1. Translate strategic goals into clear operational roadmaps, including scope, timelines, and cost scenarios.
2. Drive delivery of program outcomes by managing timelines, priorities, and removing execution barriers.
3. Anticipate risks, resolve issues, and track program performance with transparency and focus.
4. Ensure clear communication of program status to leadership and stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
5. Foster a positive, collaborative team culture by facilitating meetings, knowledge sharing, and onboarding.
6. Apply and promote best practices in program management, including agile methodologies where relevant.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills:
7. Postgraduate qualification preferred in a relevant field (e.g. MSc, PhD, MBA)
8. Certification in program or project management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum)
9. 5+ years of experience in project/program management, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry
10. Strong track record working across global, cross-functional teams and complex program lifecycles
11. Solid understanding of drug development and stakeholder management in a regulated environment
12. Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and critical decision-making skills
Why you should apply
At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you’ll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees – just as we do for the patients we serve.
If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more about your profile and motivation.
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!