New Product Planning Lead

Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for aNew Product Planning (NPP) Leadwho is dynamic and innovative to join our Global NPP team based in either our Head Office inBrussels Belgiumor ourSlough UKsite.About the roleThe role of the New Product Planning team at UCB is to bring commercial expertise and unmet need insights into Patient Solutions contributing to our corporate ambition to deliver a pipeline that set us for sustained and resilient future growth.As NPP Lead you will be the commercial voice at the Candidate Team Table. Your role will involve bringing deep commercial insights and stakeholders perspectives into Patient Solutions Candidate teams supporting the development of future-proofed and commercially attractive Target Product Profiles (TPPs) and determining proof-of-concept studies success criteria. You will contribute to efforts to provide de-risked assets to Patient Evidence and recommend paths forward in terms of indication choice/sequence and overall asset maximization strategy.What youll doDetermine commercial drivers of success for candidates and solve key commercial & stakeholder questions.Consolidate stakeholder perspectives and competitor insights into indication selection TPP(s) and PoC success criteria.Support the development of future-proofed and commercially attractive Target Product Profiles (TPPs).Ensure teams have the end in mind when designing early development strategiesBuild the right interface with relevant experts in Patient Evidence and with the Asset lead ensuring smooth transition of Candidates to Assets in PEContribute to efforts to define asset maximization strategy including investment options and initial life cycle strategy.Work closely with i2i partners to develop business cases.Determine early evidence generation needs and gaps to be addressed.Interested For this role youll need the following education experience and skillsBachelors degree required; Masters or Ph.D. preferred.Experience in assessing pipeline assets and developing pre-launch commercial strategies; various possible roles including similar NPP cross-functional role Global Access & Price Competitive intelligence Strategic Marketing Insights/Market ResearchPrior commercial experience in Immunology and/or Oncology is a plusEnd to end thinking connecting science to patient access as end goalStrong strategic thinking planning and storytelling skillsComfortable dealing with conflicts or diverse opinions and able to find a path forwardStrong partnering and bridging capabilitiesProven ability to manage and inspire teams.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 youAbout usUCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8500 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.Why work with usAt UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent 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 equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats 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.UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel. Key Skills Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1