Business Strategy Planning

At UCB, we put our heart, soul, and skills into making a difference for people living with severe diseases. Working together to push the boundaries, we combine the best of our talents to unlock innovation. Will you join us on our pioneering adventure?

To strengthen our team, we are looking to fill the position of Business Strategy Planning Manager.

• Lead the development and execution of annual and mid-term planning cycles, ensuring full alignment between UCB Brazil's local ambition and global/regional strategies. Translate strategic objectives into robust operational plans, incorporating feasibility assessments, resource allocation, and OKRs/KPIs governance. Design and implement planning frameworks that foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability. Partner with Finance, Access, Medical, Business Operations, Commercial, and backbone functions to ensure integrated, agile, and patient-centric planning across the organization.

Governance & Decision Support

• Enable data-driven decision-making by designing governance models and approval processes that support strategic initiatives. Ensure business cases are well-structured, evidence-based, and aligned with UCB's ethical standards. Facilitate strategic discussions and decision forums with senior leadership, providing clarity and structure to complex business challenges.

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline planning and performance processes, leveraging digital tools and continuous improvement methodologies. Promote operational agility and resilience by embedding best practices and scalable solutions across functions. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations while driving efficiency and impact.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Foresight

• Lead the development of market intelligence capabilities to anticipate and respond to changes in the healthcare landscape. Integrate competitive insights, policy trends, and patient needs into strategic planning and business decisions. Maintain a forward-looking perspective to ensure UCB Brazil remains agile, relevant, and impactful.

Performance Management & Engagement

• Monitor and analyze business performance across therapeutic areas and functions, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for acceleration. Develop and maintain dynamic dashboards and reporting tools to visualize progress against strategic goals, projects, and KPIs. Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with regional leadership and internal stakeholders, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Ensure performance tracking is aligned with UCB's values and long-term impact on patients.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the General Manager and Leadership Team, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and enterprise-wide projects. Prepare high-impact executive presentations and strategic narratives for internal and external audiences. Ensure timely, transparent, and consistent communication of business needs, priorities, and performance insights across all levels of the organization.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Culture Building

• Foster a culture of strategic alignment, collaboration, and accountability across teams. Facilitate knowledge sharing, joint planning sessions, and cross-functional workshops to build shared understanding and commitment. Champion UCB's values and patient-centric mission in all planning and performance activities.

• Bachelor's Degree is required;
• Master desirable;
• Strong background in strategic planning, project management, and organizational performance, preferably within the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry.
• Fluent English.
• Must reside in São Paulo, Brazil.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an equal opportunity employer.