Clinical Development Physician, Brussels, Belgium - #52285

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, and science-driven Clinical Development Physician (Director) to join our Global Clinical Development team in Brussels, Belgium
About the role As a Clinical Development Physician, you will be accountable for the medical integrity and strategic direction of clinical development programs. Acting as the medical expert for assigned assets, you will ensure the program reflects current scientific knowledge, clinical best practices, and evolving healthcare landscapes. You will play a critical leadership role in shaping development strategies, driving execution, and delivering high-quality clinical outcomes that support global patient access
Who you’ll work with You will collaborate with cross-functional global teams, including clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory, and biometrics, as well as engage with external stakeholders such as investigators, regulatory authorities, and key opinion leaders You may also lead clinical development teams or programs, contributing to both strategic leadership and operational execution
What you’ll do

• Lead medical strategy and execution for clinical development programs
• Ensure scientific integrity across protocols, reports, and development plans
• Provide medical oversight, monitoring, and benefit-risk assessment
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and global health authority interactions
• Build and maintain relationships with investigators and external stakeholders
• Represent the organization at scientific forums and conferences

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

• Medical Degree (M.D.) with active licensure or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a clinical or academic setting (e.g., academic physician or investigator involved in clinical trials) or in medical affairs within the biopharmaceutical industry OR
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical development in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certification in pharmaceutical medicine
• Experience with regulators and health authorities
• Leadership in clinical development programs
• Strong knowledge of global clinical and regulatory requirements
• Ability to lead cross-functional, matrixed teams
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience collaborating with global and diverse teams

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 expressly 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 laws.

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