At UCB, inspired by patients and driven by science, we are seeking a European Value & Access Manager - Epilepsy. In this role, you will own the European access agenda for UCB’s DEE and Epilepsy portfolio, shaping and executing regional market access strategies that directly impact launch success and long-term sustainability. You will ensure Europe is a strong voice in global decision making within our caring, supportive culture.
What You'll Do
- Shape the strategic direction for market access across Europe for the DEE (Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies) & Epilepsy franchise.
- Lead access and pricing readiness and execution for key launches, including HTA, negotiations and policy positioning.
- Drive high impact value narratives and evidence strategies aligned with payer expectations.
- Embed access leadership into EU integrated strategic planning and portfolio prioritization.
- Elevate access excellence, performance and cross-country synergies across the region.
- Build a strong external network to foster the outside-in perspective.
What We're Looking For
- Master's Degree in natural science.
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience.
- 5+ years of market access experience with demonstrated success in developing and executing market access strategies to enhance sustainable and equitable access.
- Deep expertise in pricing, reimbursement, HTA and health policy ecosystems.
- Proven ability to lead through influence and drive alignment across regions and functions.
- Strong strategic, negotiation and executive level stakeholder engagement skills.
- Solid background in health economics and evidence strategy.
- Fluency in English; international mindset and mobility.
Team & Environment
You will operate in a highly complex, matrixed environment with significant executional autonomy, reporting to the Access Lead Rare & Epilepsy Europe.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role. Primary locations are Slough and Brussels.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer.
