Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Head of Group Corporate Affairs who is strategic, influential and resilient to join our Sustainability, Corporate Affairs & Risk team, based in our headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. 

About the role 

The Head of Group Corporate Affairs will drive UCB’s external engagement and advocacy efforts to ensure sustainable value delivery for patients. You will align corporate affairs priorities, lead the Corporate Affairs Table, and influence global policies on transversal issues. This role involves strategic coordination with internal experts and external stakeholders to enhance UCB’s position as a change agent in societal transitions. 

Who you’ll work with 

You will be managing a team of 4 to support you in your objectives, as well as working with a diverse matrix team including the Head of Public Affairs, Head of Health System Policy, and other key internal and external stakeholders. This team collaborates closely to align advocacy priorities, recommend strategic initiatives, and ensure effective stakeholder engagement. 

What you’ll do 

Chair the UCB Corporate Affairs Table to align and prioritize strategic advocacy. 

Influence global policy on transversal issues, driving long-term strategic goals. 

Coordinate UCB's contributions to industry associations like the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations. 

Enhance UCB's external positioning as a change agent in societal transitions. 

Manage relationships with government bodies, policymakers, and key external stakeholders. 

Ensure clear communication of public affairs priorities and deliverables'. 

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

Proven experience in public or corporate affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with a multi-country scope. 

Strong ability to build and sustain relationships with governments and societal stakeholders. 

Demonstrated capability to influence policy and drive multi-stakeholder dialogue. 

Experience managing high-pressure situations and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics. 

Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural environments. 

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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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. 

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.
 
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.