Asset Project Manager

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Asset Project Manager

We are looking for an Asset Project Manager who is collaborative, strategic, and results-driven to join us in our Integrated Program Management team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium.

About the role

As an Asset Project Manager, you will play a key role in driving complex drug development programs from planning through execution. You will oversee critical project activities across medical, market access and stakeholder workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines and budgets.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help translate program strategies into actionable plans, provide clear project visibility, manage risks and opportunities, and support informed decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions that aim to improve outcomes for patients worldwide while working in a dynamic and collaborative international environment.

Who you'll work with

You will be working in a team that partners with experts across drug development, medical affairs, market access, regulatory, manufacturing, safety and commercial functions.

The Integrated Program Management team enables effective planning and execution across complex development programs. You will collaborate closely with program leaders, subject matter experts and global stakeholders to align priorities, facilitate decision-making and ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives. The team values transparency, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives contribute to better outcomes.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, budgets and timelines aligned with overall program objectives.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities and ensure clear communication across global project teams and stakeholders.

• Lead scenario planning and impact assessments to support strategic and governance decision-making.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation plans when needed.

• Provide accurate and transparent reporting on project status, milestones, budgets and key deliverables.

• Facilitate productive meetings, promote collaboration and support positive team dynamics.

• Drive the adoption of project management best practices and agile ways of working.

• Remove operational barriers and enable teams to successfully deliver critical program outcomes.

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

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum three years of project management experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry.

• Experience supporting drug development programs across clinical development, regulatory or pre-launch activities.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working within complex cross-functional environments.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance risks and drive projects to successful completion.

• Experience working with global and culturally diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support data-driven decisions.

• Project management certification or training is considered an advantage.

 

 

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities. 

 

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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.

 

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.

 

 

Requisition ID: 93946  

Recruiter: Pierre-Julien Dechassat  

Hiring Manager: Sergio Ruiz  

Talent Partner: Cornelius Luedtke

Job Level: SA I

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