Clinical Development Lead (US)

UCB • Raleigh, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Development Lead - Neurology is responsible for shaping and delivering the end-to-end global clinical development program for assigned assets. This role involves translating scientific, medical, operational, and access insights into an innovative Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and high-quality studies. The position requires balancing speed, quality, cost, and complexity, identifying risks early, and implementing mitigations from candidate selection through launch. The role operates within a global, cross-functional network in a matrix setting, collaborating with partners across medical, statistics, regulatory/HTA, patient insights, and clinical operations. Collaboration with governance bodies, investigators, and external experts is crucial to generate the best possible evidence for patients and health systems.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required in a relevant scientific/medical field.
• Several years’ experience in biopharmaceutical clinical development, including strategic design of global programs and oversight of multiple studies.
• Ability to integrate scientific, statistical, regulatory/HTA, patient and operational insights into practical, decision-ready plans.
• Effective stakeholder partnership skills, including experience engaging with regulatory authorities and external experts.
• Leadership in a matrix environment; ability to guide teams, manage priorities, and address complex issues constructively.
• Commitment to quality and compliance (e.g., Good Clinical Practice, ICH GCP) with an audit/inspection-ready mindset.

Nice To Haves

• PhD, MD or PharmD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, present, and update global CDPs and protocols that are fit-for-purpose and reduce unnecessary complexity.
• Lead the global clinical team for the assigned asset, aligning cross-functional input into clear plans and timely delivery.
• Build and manage a network of external experts to capture disease and unmet-need insights that sharpen strategy.
• Evaluate benefit-risk by asset and indication, interpret results, and deliver clear reporting (e.g., Clinical Study Reports, CSR).
• Deliver clinical components of global submissions and lifecycle work, ensuring quality and on-time execution.
• Represent the program internally and externally with governance, partners, and regulatory authorities.

Benefits

• Hybrid-first approach to work, with 40% of time spent in the office unless expressly stated otherwise or precluded by the nature of the position.
• Opportunities for growth and freedom to carve a career path.
• Caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities.
• Opportunities to create value and make a mark for patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior