Benefit Risk Scientist

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Benefit Risk Scientist who is analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented to join us in our Patient Benefit Risk and Medical Safety team, based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office.

About the role

You will contribute to the evaluation, interpretation, and communication of benefit-risk insights across several medicines at different stages of development. You will support the creation of safety and benefit-risk strategies, contribute to scientific documentation, and ensure highquality analyses aligned with regulatory requirements.

Who you'll work with

You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with medical, clinical, statistical, and regulatory colleagues. You will partner with Benefit Risk Leads and cross-functional teams to monitor and communicate the benefit-risk profile of each medicine.

What you'll do

• Analyze and interpret data from multiple sources to identify and assess potential new risks and incorporate findings into benefit-risk plans.
• Support the implementation of safety monitoring and risk management strategies in clinical development programs.
• Prepare and contribute to highquality benefit-risk and safety documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance in all written deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely escalation and alignment on safety topics.
• Stay current on scientific and regulatory developments relevant to benefit-risk assessment.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with exposure to safety evaluation or benefit-risk assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a scientific field (MD, PharmD, PhD).

• Strong scientific writing skills with the ability to learn different systems quickly.

• Demonstrable experience in supporting multiple safety-related outputs and working knowledge of the international regulations governing drug safety.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to adapt in dynamic environments and apply sound judgement.

This position's reasonably anticipated base salary range is $124,000-$163,000 annually. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.

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.