Senior Clinical Project Manager

Overview

Make your mark for patients

Senior Clinical Project Manager who is collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented to join us in our Global Clinical Sciences and Operations team, based in our headquarters in Brussels, Belgium; in Slough, UK, or in Monheim, Germany.

About the role

You will be working in a team that delivers patient-centric clinical studies from protocol design through to study report and archiving. You will manage studies of varying complexity and scope, ensuring high quality, timely delivery, and adherence to budget and regulatory requirements.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a diverse, global multi-disciplinary team, collaborating closely with internal colleagues, external partners, clinical research organizations, and vendors. You will also engage with investigational sites, patient advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to ensure successful study outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Lead and deliver assigned clinical trials through effective team and stakeholder management in a matrix environment.
• Provide operational updates, manage issues, and ensure transparent communication with all team members and partners.
• Oversee delegated activities, monitor performance metrics, and ensure subject safety and data quality.
• Develop and implement site engagement strategies to support study recruitment and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Plan study timelines, manage budgets, and ensure timely access to data for safety monitoring and reporting.
• Support audit and inspection readiness, address findings promptly, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Education, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, medicine, pharmacy).
• Proven experience in clinical project management, including global clinical development and operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused approach.

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 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.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

If 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.