Drug Development Project Manager

UCB • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Drug Development Project Manager, based in our Brussels office, Belgium, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of development programs across multiple indications.
You will ensure the planning, execution, and completion of projects align with set objectives, timelines, and budgets, all while maintaining a focus on delivering value for patients and stakeholders.
You will report to the Asset Program Lead, working closely with the global Regulatory Stakeholder Community Head and the global Head of Patient Community and their respective sub teams (Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Safety, Manufacturing…).
You will be part of a dynamic and diverse global senior leadership team dedicated to optimizing asset potential and delivering impactful outcomes.
We are seeking a highly skilled Drug Development Project Manager who not only brings strong domain expertise but also embodies the mindset and capabilities essential for modern, digitally enabled asset leadership.
If you are passionate about driving projects to success and contributing to transformative patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline; Project Management certification is a strong plus (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile).
• Significant hands-on Project Management experience within Pharmaceutical R&D or biotech, ideally across Clinical and Regulatory phases (with Ph2b–Ph3 pre-launch experience strongly preferred).
• Deep understanding of clinical development processes, regulatory pathways, submission planning, and change management.
• Advanced proficiency with project and portfolio management tools (Planisware, QlikSense) and strong digital savviness, using data and technology to enhance decision-making and program orchestration.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional global teams, ensuring alignment across Regulatory, Clinical, Safety, Manufacturing, and other asset stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking, strategic acumen, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate strategy into actionable, integrated development plans.
• Expertise in risk management, issue resolution, performance tracking, and scenario planning to support executive governance and strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and change management abilities, including experience fostering adoption of new ways of working and driving organizational learning.

Nice To Haves

• Having hands on experience working within an alliance with another Pharmaceutical company / Biotech company is a plus (e.g in co-development)
• Project Management certification is a strong plus (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile).

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact when concerning integrated cross-functional project planning and budget.
• Drive scenario planning and impact assessment in view of executive governance presentations.
• Manage project timelines and resources, ensuring seamless execution of deliverables.
• Proactively manage risks and resolve issues, providing clear performance insights.
• Maintain development project oversight, serving as the single source of truth for project status reports.
• Foster positive team dynamics and knowledge sharing through expert facilitation and communication.
• Implement best practices in project management.

What This Job Offers

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