Recruitment Data Policies E&BI Frameworks Lead, Advanced Therapies

UCB • Atlanta, GA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

UCB is seeking an ethical, strategic, and collaborative Ethics & Business Integrity Lead to serve as the primary ethics and compliance partner for a strategic, clinical-stage business focused on advanced therapies. The role provides independent, risk-based guidance across research and development, regulatory activities, medical affairs, and commercialization planning. It supports embedding integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making into everyday business operations.

The position partners with leaders and colleagues across Legal, Medical, Regulatory, Quality, Safety, Privacy, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and the global Ethics & Business Integrity team. In a global, matrixed environment, the role helps strengthen ethical culture, support strategic business decisions, and align compliance expectations with business objectives and patient needs.

This hybrid position is based in Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; or Raleigh, North Carolina. UCB's hybrid-first approach generally involves spending 40% of work time in the office. The anticipated base salary range is $148,000–$195,000; the actual offer may vary based on related knowledge, skills, experience, location, and other factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 8 years of compliance, ethics, legal, audit, or risk experience.
• Significant experience within the life sciences industry.
• Experience supporting clinical-stage development activities.
• Knowledge of U.S. healthcare compliance requirements.
• Experience with risk assessments, monitoring, and training programs.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in law, compliance, life sciences, or business.
• Professional certification in ethics and compliance.
• Experience supporting biotechnology or advanced therapy programs.
• Experience working within global, matrixed organizations.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and enhance compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary ethics and compliance advisor to business leaders.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation planning activities.
• Design Ethics and Business Integrity processes for the research and development team working on advanced therapies.
• Advise on research, development, medical, and regulatory activities.
• Develop and execute risk-based compliance program initiatives.
• Deliver training and communications that promote ethical decision-making.
• Monitor program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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