Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Team Assistant who is organised, collaborative and proactive to join our UK & Ireland Immunology team, based in our Slough, UK offices.
About the role
You will help the UK & Ireland team run smoothly by providing high-quality administrative, operational and coordination support. You will work closely with the Head of Function, leadership team members and wider teams to manage meetings, travel, expenses, projects, budgets and compliance-related activities. You will be an important point of coordination, helping colleagues stay organised, informed and aligned.
Who you will work with
You will work with the relevant Head of Function, leadership team members, brand or divisional teams, local assistants, procurement, finance partners, learning and development colleagues and external suppliers. You will also connect with colleagues across cross-functional teams, supporting projects, meetings and team activities that help deliver local business priorities.
What you will do
You will coordinate meetings and events, including room bookings, logistics, meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
You will manage diaries, travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, receipts and expense submissions for relevant leaders and teams.
You will support projects by creating suppliers, purchase orders, invoices, e-payments and compliant document storage.
You will be responsible for helping maintain budget files, OPEX overviews and payment proof with finance partners.
You will coordinate supplier interactions, quotes, RFP support and procurement follow-up from an organisational perspective.
You will support onboarding, team equipment, Teams sites, reports and back-up support across the assistant community.
Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience and skills:
You will ideally bring commercial training or equivalent experience; a bachelor’s degree is welcome but not essential.
You will have 1+ years’ experience in project coordination or administrative support in a cross-functional environment.
You will communicate clearly in written and spoken English with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
You will be confident using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, Guided Buying and document management systems.
You will have experience supporting budgets, invoices, contracts, expenses or audit-ready documentation.
Leadership of sales conference internally, with project management, communication, logistics and key stakeholder engagement
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.
Team Assistant - Immunology 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.
