Graduate Development Program

Make your mark for patients

Graduate Development Program – R&D – September 2024  

UCB is seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on and team player graduate to join   the  Graduate Development Program in Development Solutions (R&D),  located on our campus in  Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium .  

About UCB 

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. You want to know more? Have a look at  

About the program

This is a structured development program designed to kickstart your career and allow you to grow both personally and professionally, while making an impact in the organization. ​

The Graduate Development Program in Patient Evidence (R&D) is a 2-year rotational program consisting of 3 rotations of 8 months across Global Regulatory Affairs, Global Quality as well as Patient Safety and/or Global Research & Operations . Through this program, you will be exposed to different departments and gain practical, hands-on experience that will allow you to build a strong foundation to pursue a career in a Research & Development environment while expanding your understanding of a global business. 

You will gain knowledge and develop skills in a dynamic, multifaceted setting where you will navigate short-term, medium-term, and long-term objectives. This dynamic and diverse setting will offer you new opportunities and challenges each day, ensuring that no two days are the same.

Your first rotation will be either in  Global Regulatory Affairs or Patient Safety .

• Global Regulatory Affairs : in this rotation, you will be gaining insights to the work of Regulatory Affairs professionals, who create innovative regulatory pathways and partnerships that expedite patient access to novel healthcare solutions, being part of an ever-evolving field and providing the regulatory input and leadership throughout the lifecycle of the product, from initial first in man studies all the way to the point at which the product lifecycle comes to an end.
• Global Patient Safety (GPS): In GPS, our role is to ensure strategic oversight and management of benefit risk as well as ensuring we are compliant with global regulatory pharmacovigilance requirements. By maintaining our key process and systems we enable new solutions to be delivered to patients and ensure the ongoing availability of our marketed products. You will have the opportunitiy to support activities within our Office of the QPPV (Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance) that are aligned with our ongoing legal and regulatory commitments.

Who you’ll work with

You will have the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of people across and beyond Patient Evidence. You’ll be part of a global organization with major hubs located in Belgium, China, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US responsible for the full scope of development activities leading up to the launch of new and innovative products.

You will be part of a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about creating value for patients now and into the future. You will also have the chance to interact with experienced managers who will provide guidance and coaching throughout your rotations. In addition, you will be assigned a mentor who will provide support and guidance as you progress through your career as well as a buddy who will provide advice and guidance on the different aspects of working at UCB.

Finally, you will also be part of UCB Early Talent community and connect with other graduates across the organization through learning and development sessions, networking, and social activities.

What you’ll learn

Throughout the 2-year program, you will be assigned to different projects and teams that will allow you to develop essential skills such as project management, problem-solving, continuous improvement. By working in 3 different teams, you will be exposed to a broad scope of activities helping you to gain expertise knowledge around drug development. By the end of the program, you will have a well-rounded understanding of our business and be equipped with the skills and knowledge to take on new challenges and build the career that is right for you. The expertise acquired in these 3 domains will enable you to either pursue an expert career in one of these topics or pursue a generalist career path where you will profit from the holistic overview you will have gained by then.

Although you will receive support and guidance throughout the program, we expect you to take ownership of your development and actively contribute not only to your own growth but also to the collective success of the team.

Interested? We are looking for:

• Recently graduated with a scientific background and strong analytical data or with a data analyst background and a strong interest for sciences
• Less than 2 years relevant work experience
• Fluent in English
• Proactive and hands-on
• Collaborative and value teamwork
• Resilient and adaptable
• Eager to learn independently and through others
• Committed to making a meaningful impact

Practical information

• Start date: we are looking for 2 graduates able to start full-time from September 2024 . Flexibility can be considered based on the candidates’ availability.
• Right to work:  candidates must have the right to work in Belgium to be eligible for the program .

If you are interested to learn more about R&D within UCB, please find more information here  R&D at UCB .

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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.

 
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