UCB Posted August 22, 2026

Payers Head Bimzelx (UK)

Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom OTHER

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About this opportunity

Make your mark for patients 

We are looking for an influential, strategic and collaborative Global Access Strategy Head to join one of our Global Asset Teams, based in our Brussels, Belgium or Slough, United Kingdom office.

About the role

At UCB, we are committed to creating value for patients by ensuring access to innovative medicines. As Global Access Strategy Head for one of our key assets, you will play a pivotal role in shaping global access, pricing, payer evidence and healthcare policy strategies across the product lifecycle. Working as a trusted strategic partner within the Global Asset Team, you will help maximize the value of the asset for patients, healthcare systems and UCB by integrating payer insights into key business and development decisions.

Who you'll work with

You will be working in a highly cross-functional Global Team that brings together experts across Market Access, Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, Commercial Strategy, Pricing and Healthcare Policy. As a member of the Asset Leadership Team, you will collaborate closely with Global, Regional and Local stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions and helping create a shared vision for successful market access worldwide.

What you'll do

Lead Global Access, Pricing, Payer Evidence and Healthcare Policy strategies for the asset across development and launch phases.

Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate Payer perspectives into asset strategy, evidence generation and life-cycle planning.

Lead and coordinate a Global Payer Community, aligning priorities, objectives and strategic deliverables.

Oversee payer research, market insights and health technology assessment activities to support informed decision-making.

Drive development of pricing strategies, value narratives, health economic evidence and global value dossiers.

Support launch readiness by translating global payer strategies into actionable guidance for regional and local teams.

Interested?

For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Economics or a related field.

Experience developing and implementing Global Pricing, Reimbursement or Market Access strategies in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare settings.

Strong understanding of international healthcare systems, payer environments and health technology assessment processes.

Experience working with the U.S. healthcare and payer landscape, including pricing, reimbursement and market access dynamics, with the ability to integrate these insights into global asset strategies.

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex initiatives in a matrix environment.

Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, supported by excellent communication skills.

Experience translating evidence and insights into actionable business strategies across global markets.

Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.

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.

 

Requisition ID: 93910

Recruiter: Kateryna Hamandiy

Hiring Manager: Laura Byram

Talent Partner: Valérie Thomas

Job Level: ED

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Job details

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Location
Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment type
OTHER

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