Public Private Partnership Lead

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Make your mark for patients

To strengthen our PV Early Solutionsteam, based in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: Public Private Partnership Lead.

You like to work in an environment where you can:

• Define UCB’s PPP strategy in collaboration with the ESLT N-1 and relevant External Engagement community members; integrated & complementing the overall UCB Innovation Strategy; Specifically focused on consortia including the combination of public & private partners.
• Drive UCB innovation-related public funding projects (exploration, identification, lead preparation of grant application), globally and across UCB
• Represent UCB in senior external stakeholder meetings & industry organizations; establishing strong trust-based relationships with industry organizations and the broader ecosystem.
• Design and roll out the portfolio management process of (research) collaborations globally and across UCB (in collaboration with the broader Innovation Strategy team)
• Support the future needs for alliance management of research entities post-acquisition; specifically from a strategic & stakeholder mgmt. perspective

The Public Private Partnership Lead will generate significant direct cash/cash flow injections in UCB through public funding and new public collaborations leading to new IP; as well as ensuring engagement across industry-wide consortia creating visibility, recognition & legitimacy in areas of strategic importance

You Will Contribute By

• Identifying and driving the new UCB public private partnerships in line with the UCB ES Innovation Strategy priorities. This includes the exploration, identification, selection and follow-up of these partnership opportunities.
• Leading to the contracting/negotiation of these partnerships, in connection with the scientists. As most of these partnerships are innovation-driven, their negotiations include a significant IP and legal component, and a close collaboration with these teams is needed.
• Ensuring UCB public funding projects (e.g., grant applications) are submitted with quality and managing the progress of these dossiers with a strong communication with UCB’s upper management.
• Defining the portfolio management process of the public collaborations (in collaboration with broader team).

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

• Master’s degree or PhD in a Scientific, Business or Engineering field preferred. A PhD in biology would be a major plus
• Strong experience (at least 5-10 years) in high-level project or ideally portfolio management;
• Preferably previous experience setting up public-private partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry with knowledge of key players and processes
• Strong experience in stakeholder & change management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong multi-level thinking.
• Good financial background.
• High level of initiative and commitment
• Analytical skills and ability to problem solve
• Ability to work successfully in an environment with frequent changes and shifting priorities
• Ability to clearly present and convey information to individuals and groups
• Interact and communicate with all levels in the organization and with external partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in in English and at least Dutch or French
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business necessitates

Why you should apply

At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you’ll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees – just as we do for the patients we serve.

If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more about your profile and motivation.

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 for 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.

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