Head of Neuroinflammation Research Focus Area

Job title:

Head of Neuroinflammation Research Focus Area

Company

UCB

Job description

Make your mark for patientsAbout the Role:As the Head of Neuroinflammation Research Focus Area at UCB, you will lead a world-class team of researchers, driving innovative research and drug discovery activities focused on neuroinflammation. You will be an influential scientific leader, both within the company and in the industry, with high visibility and impact.With Whom You Will Work:You will collaborate with senior management, clinical, regulatory, intellectual property, and market access groups. You will manage a team of scientists and associates, working closely with the Head of Research BE, contributing strategically and operationally to the goals of BE Research.What You Will Do:

• You will lead innovative drug discovery projects.
• You will be responsible for managing external collaborations.
• You will manage a team of researchers and associates.
• You will collaborate with clinical and regulatory teams.
• You will contribute strategically to BE Research leadership.
• You will occasionally interact with Excom and BOD.

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

• You have a PhD and postdoctoral experience; additional academic qualifications are ideal.
• You have experience in drug discovery.
• You have an extensive network in neuroinflammation and microglial biology.
• You have a strong publication track record.
• You have at least 5-8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• You have expertise in target identification and validation in neuroinflammation.
• You have strong in vitro assay development skills; in vivo expertise is desirable.
• You have excellent communication skills and experience in academic project management.

If you are interested to learn more about R&D within UCB, please find more information here .RANDATUCBAre 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.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on 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.

Expected salary

Location

Eigenbrakel, Waals Brabant

Job date

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:25:58 GMT

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