UCB
Global Regulatory CMC Scientist (UK)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Regulatory CMC Scientist to join us in our Global Regulatory team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Slough (UK) or Raleigh/Atlanta (US) offices.
About the role
Define the strategy, planning and preparation (writing and review) of CMC submission documentation for regulatory submissions (new marketing applications, variations) from a global/regional perspective to achieve timely approvals to meet business needs.
Who you’ll work with
You will work within the Regulatory CMC team and partner with other technical and regulatory functions across the business.
What you’ll do
- Responsible for regional and global CMC submissions in line with agreed global regulatory strategy, and within agreed timelines.
- Contribute and ensure adequate provision of regulatory CMC input to all Health Authority (HA) interactions on CMC matters in all regions
- Ensures effective communication of CMC regulatory strategy, risks, and overall plan to GRA Teams, Technical, Development and Commercial Teams
- Highlights anticipated and ongoing critical issues arising through the product life cycle in a timely manner to senior management to enable communication to key stakeholders
- Lead or contribute to ongoing process improvement and department initiatives within the CMC Regulatory Affairs function, including process improvements, SOP review and development, and evaluation/implementation of digital strategies and tools.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Interested?
For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred in a relevant life science or business-related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to leverage digital tools, structured data, and regulatory information systems to enhance CMC and Device regulatory strategy, submission quality, lifecycle management, and decision‑making across global markets
- Significant relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferably in Regulatory Affairs CMC with focus on biological entities
- Proven track record of successful authoring and contribution to delivering CMC sections of marketing authorisations for new biological entities
- Knowledge of GMP requirements, standard systems (e.g. change management systems and tools)
- Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills with established internal and external stakeholders
- Proven leadership, problem-solving ability, flexibility, influence, and effective teamwork skills.
Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.
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 EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Requisition ID: 93423
Recruiter: Kevin Ross
Hiring Manager: Wanja Muthoga
Talent Partner: Bianca Hinshaw
Job Level: MM II
Please consult HRAnswers for more information on job levels.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location