Patient Engagement and Advocacy Lead - Immunology (Belgium)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a collaborative, strategic and patient-focused Patient Engagement and Advocacy Lead to join our Patient Engagement and Advocacy team, based at our HQ in Brussels, Belgium , Slough, UK or Atlanta, USA .

About the role

You will shape and deliver global patient engagement and advocacy strategies across immunology, from early research through launch and beyond. By bringing patient, caregiver and community perspectives into evidence generation and insight and decision-making, you will help teams address unmet needs, improve development plans and support equitable access to meaningful treatment options.

Who you’ll work with

You will report to the Global Head Patient Engagement & Advocacy – Immunology and will be working in a team that connects patient communities with colleagues across research, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, access, policy and commercial planning. You will partner with Global cross-functional teams, patient organizations, medical societies and external experts to co-create solutions and strengthen patient involvement throughout medicine development.

What you’ll do

• Develop and deliver global patient engagement and advocacy strategies across the medicine lifecycle, aligned with patient and business priorities.
• Generate and share patient insights that strengthen research, clinical studies, evidence plans, regulatory activities and launch readiness.
• Build trusted, compliant partnerships with patient organizations, medical societies and community partners to address unmet needs and improve care.
• Partner with regional and country teams to develop local strategies, action plans and meaningful measures of impact.
• Represent the company at international patient and medical forums, creating networks and co-designed initiatives that advance health inclusion.
• Embed patient perspectives in cross-functional decisions and share expertise to strengthen team capability and performance.

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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field; a doctoral degree is an advantage.
• At least five years’ experience in patient advocacy, patient engagement or disease-focused programs at regional or international level.
• Strong understanding of healthcare, medicine development and the legal, regulatory and ethical requirements for patient engagement.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with patient communities and influence diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic and operational thinking, with sound planning, communication and decision-making skills in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Confidence using data and artificial intelligence tools responsibly to support storytelling, learning and evidence-based decisions.

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.