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We're here because we want to build the future and transform patients' lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That's why we're looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible?

The UCB Ethics and Compliance division is looking to fill the newly created role of Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Region Lead in our US Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA.

The Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Region Lead will collaborate with the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) leadership team and peers to embed and foster an ethical mindset and culture as well as design, implement and continuously improve an effective compliance program across UCB organizations.

In this role, you will:

• Provide expert advice to ensure appropriate development, interpretation and implementation of compliance strategies, policies, procedures, and programs for assigned geography
• Implement and secure a robust UCB E&C program ensuring that requirements for E&C are effectively implemented
• Participate in US Immunology leadership teams and other governance bodies to provide E&C focused input and leadership, including independent perspectives and advice on strategy and tactical plans and activities, as well as regular updates to senior management on E&C-related matters as needed
• Implement US E&C Governance to support the implementation of robust E&C principles in partnership with Immunology business leaders

You will contribute by:

• Implementing compliance strategies, policies, procedures and programs
• Collaborating with E&C global resources by informing about US needs/problems, sharing existing best practices and solutions (in view of scaling up), co-create global solutions (incl. regional pilot), supporting implementation and monitoring solution impact
• Assisting the UCB related sites in the development of educational plans, materials and resources to educate employees on the overall objectives of the Compliance Program and specific substantive areas of compliance for their organization
• Supporting the development of US E&C standards in partnership with business stakeholders and E&C global resources as needed
• Supporting the development of Audit reports that detail recommendations designed to correct any potential weaknesses or areas of non-compliance discovered during an Audit/Review
• Collaborating with E&C Investigations Lead to support investigations into alleged violations of the E&C Program, company ethics, and/or business conduct practices and make recommendations for resolution of misconduct, including disciplinary actions

Interested? For this position you'll need the following education, experience and skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years of Healthcare regulatory and/or consulting experience
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
• In-depth understanding of key US business integrity topics
• Hands-on experience in operating compliance controls and understanding of industry best practices related to compliance controls

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Excellent and effective communication skills including group presentations, and one-on-one interactions with employees at all levels
• Ability to establish and maintain credibility and trust throughout the company
• Discreet and able to protect confidential information

About us.

At UCB, we come together every day to work, laser-focused, on a simple question: How will this create value for people living with severe diseases? By putting patients at the heart of everything we do, our approach - from discovery to development to delivery - is continuously transformed and designed around patient needs and their journey.

With a team of approximately 7,600 employees and worldwide operations in more than 40 countries, we are a global biopharmaceutical company investing more than a quarter of our revenue in cutting-edge scientific research. We are focused on addressing chronic, neurological, immunological, and bone diseases. We are looking for people with passion and empathy who develop a real understanding of patient's needs and can deliver thoughtful solutions to decisionmakers across the heath care ecosystem.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where permitted, applicants for employment in the United States must either have received or been willing to receive a full COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire; or, alternatively, agree to be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing, subject to religious and medical exemptions and in accordance with applicable law.