Head of Immunology Strategy - Slough, United Kingdom - UCB S.A.

UCB S.A.

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Slough, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a
Head of Immunology Strategy who is innovative and agile to join us in our
Immunology Research Team, based at our research and development hub in
Slough, UK.

About the role

The role will require the identification of novel scientific insights in inflammatory pathways combined with a strong understanding of human pathobiology to identify new molecular targets, as well as the ability to translate these insights into differentiated solutions for patients.

Who you'll work with

Working alongside the Focus Area Heads and the Modality Platform Heads, the Head of Immunology Strategy will be responsible for delivering the integrated project strategy for all programs in the broad immunology portfolio.

What you'll do

Strategy:

Work across the whole early Immunology Research portfolio to define the early Target Product Profile, pressure testing the therapeutic and immunological concepts & modality selection/rational drug design, refine lead optimization strategies, target selection criteria and differentiation strategies, revise the toxicology and FIH selection strategies & highlight challenges & elucidate mitigation strategies.

Target identification:
Contribute to replenishment of the portfolio through proposing or critical reviewing new target proposals and due diligence reviews

Scientific excellence:
Lead early research projects from target proposal to POC. Guide the design and execution of portfolio projects, address the critical questions in a clear and effective manner. Identify and work with academic research leaders for the benefit of the portfolio. Be a key contributor to the immunogenicity and immunotoxicology assessment of the UCB portfolio

Leadership:

Be a key member of the Immunology Leadership Team and drive the forging of strong links between UK Research, non-clinical safety and clinical pharmacology, PK/PD & biomarkers, Translational Medicine and Dev Sol.

Raise the external profile of UCB and be on the cutting edge of biologics research through participation in external consortia, attending conferences and publishing papers.

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills

Scientific (PhD) or Medical (MD) background
Significant relevant experience in a drug hunting environment
Significant leadership experience managing groups directly and indirectly (crossfunctional leadership outside direct span of control).
International reputation in Immunology Research
Able to define and socialise a longterm Strategy
Able to articulate Value Propositions and align these with our PVS
Able to Engage with and Influence Stakeholders both within and outside of ES
Scientific Area Expertise at an International Level
Inclusive Engagement of team and wider stakeholders
Able to act as a Change Leader

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work for us?
At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients.

We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected and has equitable opportunities to do their best work.

We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees or our planet.

Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

Learn more about sustainability at UCB and how it is integrated into our business approach.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/colour/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.