Head of PV Innovation (UK)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Head of Pharmacovigilance Innovation to join our Global Pharmacovigilance team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Slough (UK), or Raleigh (US) offices.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Vigilance, Systems & Innovation, as a member of their leadership team (LT), the Head of Pharmacovigilance Innovation will drive the innovative transformation of the PV System. In a dynamic, complex, and highly regulated environment, this role will lead the shift towards more efficient, high-quality, and compliant processes, technologies, and business models-ultimately enhancing product safety and supporting our purpose to ensure a positive benefit-risk balance for our patients.

This role will be an agent for change, developing, owning, and continuously evolving the innovation roadmap for PV, ensuring alignment with business priorities and driving UCB to the forefront of the industry. This roadmap will define a clear path for leveraging emerging technologies, optimizing workflows, and improving data-driven decision-making, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes such as increased efficiency, enhanced regulatory compliance, and improved patient safety. The role should also consider the wealth of data within the PV environment, shifting our mindset to a more exploratory, insights-driven approach that can fuel evidence generation.

Who you'll work with

You will report to the Head of Vigilance, Systems & Innovation.

What you'll do

1. Develop and implement the innovation strategy for pharmacovigilance.
2. Innovate to mitigate gaps in process, technologies, and competencies, and to achieve step change improvements in efficiency, quality, and compliance.
3. Own and drive the innovation roadmap for pharmacovigilance, and update it regularly.
4. Critically evaluate the potential of novel technologies and processes using knowledge of the pharmaceutical and/or medical technology industry.
5. Build a transversal network within UCB and with external partners to enable collaborative, outcome-focused innovations for stakeholders.
6. Evaluate and develop tools to build relevant competencies related to safety case processing, signal management, supporting technologies, and emerging areas.
7. Provide expertise in process improvement.

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

1. Bachelor's degree required; higher degrees preferred.
2. Significant experience in the pharma, biotech, or medical device industries with expert knowledge.
3. Strong change management skills and a culture of continuous improvement.
4. Experience in identifying and implementing emerging technologies to enhance processes.
5. Strong project management skills for prioritizing initiatives.
6. Financial acumen to develop business cases and assess the value of innovations.

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Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology, with around 8,500 employees worldwide, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we create value, push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make a difference for patients. We foster a caring, inclusive, and respectful culture where everyone can grow and develop their careers. We 'go beyond' to create value with a human focus on patients, employees, and the planet.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. For adjustments to our process, contact . Please note, this channel is for accommodation requests only.