Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for a
Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) who is a strategic leader to join us in our Talent & Company Reputation team based in our Atlanta, GA office.
About the roleThe Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) has a critical impact on the creation and sustainability of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and culture that aligns with the company's values and business objectives, where everyone can participate and succeed, regardless of their background or identity.
It is a strategic leadership role in a matrix organization, responsible for accelerating the DE&I cultural transformation of UCB, and for shaping, driving, and overseeing the organization's DE&I strategic roadmap and initiatives. It necessitates strategic thinking as well as implementation abilities, highly based on influencing and role modeling.
Who you'll work withInternal & external stakeholders, from C-suite to all employee levels.
What you'll do- Be a strategic leader, develop, shape, and implement a comprehensive DE&I strategy aligned with the company's mission, vision, and values.
- Provide strategic guidance and leadership to the global DE&I team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Talent, legal, and business units, to drive DE&I efforts across the organization.
- Guide and support the Talent team and all UCB Leaders to attract and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce, including underrepresented groups, through targeted recruitment strategies and partnerships.
- Continue to grow the Employee Resource Groups' (ERG) strategy at a global level and provide leadership and support to empower and strengthen our internal communities.
- Monitor and update company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in collaboration with Legal, Ethics, and Compliance departments.
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience, and skillsRequired:- Master's Degree
- DE&I certification or equivalent experience
Preferred:- Proven experience in defining a DE&I strategy and implementing impactful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within a corporate environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
- Strong knowledge of DE&I best practices, applicable laws, and industry trends.
- Exceptional leadership and collaboration skills.
- Understanding and role modeling the multiple dimensions of diversity through your own background, experience, or thoughts.
- Demonstrating leadership in advocating for DE&I initiatives and influencing stakeholders to integrate DE&I into organizational strategy and culture.
About usUCB 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 equitable 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles.
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