Recruitment Data Policies Asset Project Manager

UCB•Raleigh, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

UCB is seeking an experienced, collaborative and strategic Asset Project Manager to join its Integrated Program Management team. The role is based out of the company’s Raleigh, North Carolina offices and manages assigned projects end-to-end within a development program, ensuring alignment with program objectives, timelines and budgets. Project scope may cover an indication or a significant cross-functional area, with particular partnership across regulatory authorities and patient communities. The Asset Project Manager connects project planning, performance, execution and completion through transparent, objective decision-making, with the goal of delivering value for patients and stakeholders. The position reports to the Head of Integrated Planning & Performance and works closely with the Asset Program Lead, Asset Team, Regulatory Authorities and Patient Community sub-teams and their Community Heads. The role partners across global, multicultural functions to maintain communication, strengthen team dynamics, share project-management practices and support timely decisions across complex development programs. UCB uses a hybrid-first approach, with 40% of working time spent in the office unless otherwise stated or precluded by the nature of the position. The anticipated salary range is $125,600 to $164,900 per year; the actual offer may vary based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience and location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
At least 3 years of hands-on project management experience in pharmaceutical research and development or biotechnology.
At least 2 years of experience leading global, multicultural cross-functional teams with complex deliverables and demanding timelines.
At least 2 years of experience supporting research, development and regulatory approval through integrated planning and execution.
Advanced proficiency with project and portfolio management tools, with strong data and digital capabilities.
Strong stakeholder leadership, communication, critical thinking, risk, scheduling, budgeting and resource-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
Project management certification or qualification, including PMP, APM, PRINCE2 or agile methods.
Clinical and regulatory development experience, particularly in later-stage development and pre-launch programs.
Expertise in regulatory affairs, health authority interactions or patient engagement.
Experience with Planisware or Qlik Sense for project and portfolio management.
Biopharma knowledge spanning development, regulatory science, patient engagement and healthcare ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Translate operational roadmaps into integrated project plans covering scope, schedules, costs and risks.
Drive scenario planning, impact assessment and executive governance materials to support timely decisions.
Manage critical paths, resources and deliverables, and remove barriers to effective project execution.
Proactively manage risks, issues, performance and transparent project status with program leadership.
Lead cross-functional collaboration, meeting facilitation, team health, onboarding and knowledge sharing.
Embed project-management best practices and agile ways of working across assigned projects.