Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Risk Management Strategy Lead who is strategic, analytical, and collaborative to join us in our Enterprise Risk Management team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact our strategic objectives. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will embed risk-aware decision-making into corporate strategy, financial planning, and transformation programs. Your expertise will help shape risk governance frameworks and ensure resilience in a dynamic global environment.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that partners with Strategy, Legal, Compliance, and other key functions to integrate risk intelligence into strategic planning. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement are central to how we operate, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks and industry best practices.

What you’ll do

• Propose ideas and initiatives to further strengthen the maturity level of Enterprise Risk Management framework
• Lead identification and evaluation of strategic risks across global markets, including geopolitical and regulatory developments.
• Advise executive leadership on emerging risks and their impact on strategic initiatives and investments.
• Embed risk insights into corporate strategy development and financial forecast cycles.
• Develop and run scenario analyses and stress tests to evaluate resilience under adverse conditions.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact risk reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to the evolution of enterprise risk management frameworks

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field; consultancy and risk management experience required.
• Ability to connect risk insights to business strategy and long-term planning.
• Skilled in quantitative and qualitative risk analysis, scenario planning, and modeling.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills to engage senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with global risk regulations and industry standards (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO ERM).
• Experience with risk management platforms and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).

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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.