Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Clinical Outsourcing Lead who is collaborative, commercially minded, and quality focused to join our Strategic Clinical Partnering team in Global Clinical Sciences and Operations, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany), Slough (UK) or Raleigh (US) offices.
About the role
You will help shape how UCB works with external partners for clinical studies and development services. You will guide vendor selection, lead contract discussions, support budget planning, and help teams keep outsourced activities on track. You will bring clear thinking, strong partnership skills, and a practical focus on quality, value, compliance, and timelines.
Who you will work with
You will work with Clinical Outsourcing Managers, study teams, Strategic Clinical Partnering colleagues, finance, legal, procurement, quality, and external vendors. You will also connect with teams across Patient Evidence, Patient Solutions, Patient Impact, and wider development groups to support strong vendor partnerships and smooth study delivery.
What you will do
- You will lead outsourcing activities for assigned clinical studies, programs, and development services.
- You will manage RFI and RFP steps, vendor selection, study awards, work orders, service agreements, amendments, and confidentiality agreements.
- You will lead vendor contract discussions to support quality, timelines, value, and clear accountability.
- You will support budget forecasts, cost estimates, financial reviews, and annual financial planning with study and finance teams.
- You will track vendor performance, spot risks early, and share clear updates with internal stakeholders.
- You will coach and support Clinical Outsourcing Managers or Strategic Clinical Partnering colleagues on complex work.
Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
- You have a bachelor’s degree in science, finance, legal, business, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
- You bring strong experience in pharma, biotech, CRO, clinical outsourcing, vendor management, or clinical development.
- You have managed vendor negotiations, contracts, budgets, forecasts, and financial assessments with good results.
- You understand clinical development, ICH/GCP, vendor qualification, and outsourced clinical study delivery.
- You communicate clearly in English and can guide discussions, manage conflicts, and build agreement across global teams.
- You are organised, adaptable, and able to manage several priorities while keeping quality, compliance, and timelines in focus.
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.
Should 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.
Clinical Outsourcing Lead (UK) in Slough employer: UCB
UCB is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the vibrant field of immunology. With a strong focus on employee growth, UCB offers numerous opportunities for professional development and engagement in cutting-edge research projects. Located in a dynamic environment, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that encourages creativity and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful advancements in patient solutions.
