Job Description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a

Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist

who is passionate and innovative to join us in our

In Vivo Pharmacology

group based in

Slough, UK.

About the role

Reporting within the in vivo pharmacology group, the appointed candidate will focus on leading the In Vivo strategy and generating key data to identify and characterise therapeutic molecules within UCB's immunology drug discovery portfolio.


This is a lab-based position and as such requires the candidate to hold a current UK Home Office licence.

Who you'll work with

Reporting to the Director In-Vivo Pharmacology.

What you'll do

Establish, validate and run in vivoimmune mechanistic/disease models according to scientific, departmental and research project requirements. Generate robust in vivodata to support the development of therapeutic molecules. Run ex vivo assays to support in vivo studies and progress research projects. Interpret and communicate data within the in vivopharmacology team and at project meetings. Input and potentially lead in vivo strategy of a project. Work collaboratively within the in vivopharmacology team and across departments to progress research projects towards the clinic.

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

PhD (or equivalent) in Pharmacology or Immunology. Technical experience in immunology based in vivomechanistic and disease models as well as a UK Home Office personal licence is required. Experience in a range of additional techniques such as flow cytometry, imaging methods, multiplexed assay readouts and ex vivocell culture would be advantageous. The candidate should also have a proven track record in research gained through academic research projects and/or industry, with the ability to analyse, interpret and clearly communicate their data within multi-disciplinary project teams. Experience with relevant software tools and statistics is an advantage.


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 around 8,500 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.


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.