Managed Access Program Lead

Make your mark for patients

Managed Access Program Lead

We are looking for a Managed Access Program Lead who is collaborative, organised and patient-focused to join our Medical Affairs team, based in our HQ offices in Brussels, Belgium.

About the role

This is primarily an operational role focused on the effective delivery and day-to-day management of managed access programs across the company portfolio. You will translate the agreed managed access strategy into practical program plans, coordinate implementation, manage budgets and medicine allocation, oversee external service providers, and address delivery risks. You will contribute operational insights to strategic discussions, while strategic ownership remains with the Head of Managed Access Programs.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that partners across Medical Affairs and with colleagues responsible for clinical operations, medicine supply, finance and regional delivery. You will also work with external service providers and other stakeholders to coordinate program implementation, maintain alignment and support access to medicines for eligible patients. The role reports to the Head of Managed Access Programs.

What you’ll do

• Lead the operational implementation and ongoing management of managed access programs across the company portfolio.
• Translate agreed strategy into clear program plans, timelines, processes and practical delivery activities.
• Manage program budgets, medicine allocation and delivery risks to support timely, reliable access for eligible patients.
• Oversee external service providers and monitor the quality and timely delivery of contracted services.
• Coordinate with cross-functional colleagues to track implementation, resolve operational issues and maintain alignment.
• Provide operational insights and recommendations to support strategic reviews led by the Head of Managed Access Programs.

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a science-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least three years’ experience delivering managed access programs within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Experience with compassionate use, named-patient access, early access or other company-supported access programs.
• Hands-on experience in clinical operations and medicine supply, including program implementation, budgets and external service provider oversight.
• Knowledge of managed access regulations and access environments across different countries or regions.
• Clear communication, effective relationship-building and the ability to organise delivery in a complex, changing environment.

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-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.