Global Submission Lead (Belgium)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Global Submission Lead who is collaborative, organized, and solution-focused to join our Regulatory Community Excellence & Operations team, based in either of our Brussels, Belgium location.

About the role
You will shape and drive global regulatory submissions from strategic planning through execution. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, keep submission plans on track, manage risks and priorities, and help stakeholders stay aligned. You will bring structure, clear communication, and practical problem-solving to complex submission activities so teams can deliver high-quality outcomes on agreed timelines.

Who you will work with
You will work with sponsors, regulatory colleagues, project teams, and internal and external stakeholders across multiple areas of expertise. You will create a safe, collaborative environment where people can share information, make decisions, and move towards common goals. You will also support colleagues by sharing lessons learned and helping others build project management capability.

What you will do

• You will initiate and guide strategic submission plans that support global regulatory objectives and agreed timelines.


• You will lead cross-functional submission teams, helping people stay aligned, informed, and focused on priorities.


• You will identify risks, issues, and changing priorities early, then work with stakeholders to agree practical solutions.


• You will manage meetings, agendas, minutes, follow-ups, and project tools such as SharePoint and planning systems.


• You will develop clear communications and reports for internal and external stakeholders to support effective decision-making.


• You will contribute to better ways of working by sharing lessons learned, challenges, solutions, and best practices.

Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, health, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, CROs, drug development, or a comparable regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of regulatory processes, Common Technical Document (CTD) requirements, drug development, and submission procedures.


• Possesses strong project management capabilities, effectively handling uncertainty, risk, priorities, and timelines.


• Communicates clearly in English and effectively facilitates, influences, and negotiates with diverse stakeholders.


• Shows comfort working both independently and collaboratively, supported by strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, cultural awareness, and attention to detail.

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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.