What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Clinical Project Manager (US) position at UCB?
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for an Associate Clinical Project Manager who is collaborative, organised, and curious to join us in our Global Clinical Sciences and Operations team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Slough (UK) or Raleigh (US) offices
About The Role
In this role, you will provide hands-on operational support to a Clinical Project Manager to deliver clinical studies from protocol through final report and archiving of the trial master file. You will help keep plans, documents, systems, and partners aligned so timelines, quality, and regulatory requirements are met. You will also contribute ideas that improve how we work across teams and partners.
Who You’ll Work With
You will be working in a team that partners closely with Clinical Project Managers, cross-functional study colleagues, and external partners such as service providers and investigational sites. Together, you will coordinate study activities, keep stakeholders informed, and maintain study documentation and systems so the study team can make timely, quality decisions.
What You’ll Do
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.
We are looking for an Associate Clinical Project Manager who is collaborative, organised, and curious to join us in our Global Clinical Sciences and Operations team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Slough (UK) or Raleigh (US) offices
About The Role
In this role, you will provide hands-on operational support to a Clinical Project Manager to deliver clinical studies from protocol through final report and archiving of the trial master file. You will help keep plans, documents, systems, and partners aligned so timelines, quality, and regulatory requirements are met. You will also contribute ideas that improve how we work across teams and partners.
Who You’ll Work With
You will be working in a team that partners closely with Clinical Project Managers, cross-functional study colleagues, and external partners such as service providers and investigational sites. Together, you will coordinate study activities, keep stakeholders informed, and maintain study documentation and systems so the study team can make timely, quality decisions.
What You’ll Do
- Keep the trial master file complete and ready for audit or inspection through routine reviews and follow-up with document owners.
- Support the creation, review, and finalisation of study documents, including protocols, amendments, consent forms, plans, submissions, and study reports.
- Coordinate stakeholder communication, meetings, decisions, and action logs, and maintain accurate study contact lists and procedure references.
- Track study status, metrics, invoices, and risks, and share clear updates with the study team and leadership.
- Help coordinate external partners and sites, support training activities, and assist readiness for audits, inspections, and issue resolution.
- Set up and maintain study records in clinical systems, perform quality checks, and provide support for system questions from sites and partners.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific, health, or business discipline.
- One to two years’ experience in clinical research, such as monitoring, trial coordination, or project support.
- Experience supporting clinical studies across phases one to four, including early development and post-approval studies.
- Comfortable using office productivity tools and study systems, with strong attention to detail and data quality.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with clear, respectful communication across cultures and time zones.
- Strong organisation, prioritisation, and learning mindset; able to raise issues early and help find practical solutions.
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.