Bioanalytical Scientific Manager (US)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Bioanalytical Scientific Manager who is collaborative, scientifically rigorous, and solution-oriented to join us in our Bioanalytical Strategy team within Precision Medicine, based in our Braine-l'Alleud (Belgium), Slough/Windlesham (UK), or US offices.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity where you will contribute to the design and execution of bioanalytical strategies supporting biologics, small molecule and/or gene therapy programs.

You will work across assay development for pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and (exploratory) biomarkers, ensuring high scientific quality and regulatory compliance as required. The role offers strong exposure to multidisciplinary teams and the opportunity for strategic bioanalytical leadership.

Who you'll work with

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders such as Early Clinical development, Translational Sciences, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Clinical Operations, Regulatory stakeholders and Data Sciences. You will engage with internal laboratories and external partners such as contract research organizations and academic institutions, acting as a bioanalytical representative in multidisciplinary project teams.

What you'll do

• Design and support bioanalytical strategies across pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and biomarkers
• Collaborate with teams to translate study goals into analytical strategies
• Oversee internal and external bioanalytical activities ensuring quality and timelines
• Contribute to regulatory documentation and health authority interactions
• Support assay development, validation, and scientific interpretation of data
• Identify risks and propose solutions to ensure study and project progression

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

• Master's or PhD in life sciences or related scientific discipline
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for bioanalytical methods and data quality
• Ability to translate project needs and strategies (pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and biomarkers) into a bioanalytical strategy.
• Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional and matrix environments
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and scientific reasoning

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 explicitly 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 federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.