R&D Financial Analytics and Forecasting Lead

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an analytical, business savvy, collaborative and curious R&D Financial Analytics and Forecasting Lead to join our Patient Solutions & Patient Evidence team, based at our Global Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. 

About the role 

In this global role, you will play a key part in shaping the future outlook of UCB's development portfolio. By combining financial analytics, forecasting, valuation and strategic planning, you will translate scientific and business insights into meaningful financial perspectives that support investment decisions and portfolio prioritization. Working across functions and geographies, you will contribute to long-term planning, business case assessments and portfolio strategy, helping UCB create sustainable value for patients through innovation and scientific excellence. 

Who you will work with 

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Patient Solutions, Patient Evidence, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Corporate Strategy and Finance. The role offers broad exposure to development teams, strategic planning activities, governance forums and senior decision-makers across the organization. Success in this position comes from building trusted partnerships, fostering alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and creating an environment where different perspectives contribute to stronger decisions and better outcomes. 

What you will do 

• Deliver financial analytics and portfolio insights that support strategic decisions across development programs. 

• Evaluate development investments through business case assessments, valuation analyses and scenario modelling. 

• Shape long-term portfolio perspectives by balancing strategic priorities, affordability and value creation. 

• Partner with development teams to build robust forecasts and strengthen key planning assumptions. 

• Coordinate portfolio forecasting activities and promote consistency of methodologies and assumptions. 

• Facilitate the Asset Assumption Review cycle supporting strategic planning and governance discussions. 

• Assess portfolio risks, opportunities and alternative scenarios influencing future performance. 

• Foster alignment across development, finance and portfolio stakeholders globally. 

Interested? 

For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience and skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Life Sciences or a related discipline. 

• Experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. 

• Proven experience in portfolio finance, strategic planning, business development, investment evaluation or portfolio management. 

• Experience supporting research and development portfolios, investment decisions and long-range planning activities. 

• Strong expertise in financial modelling, valuation methodologies, forecasting and business case development. 

• Understanding of the pharmaceutical research and development value chain and its key value drivers. 

• Ability to translate scientific, strategic and commercial considerations into meaningful financial insights and recommendations. 

• Proven success influencing senior stakeholders across complex, global and cross-functional environments while fostering collaboration and alignment. 

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 over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with 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 equal 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. 

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 or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

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.