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To strengthen our Non-Clinical Safety Evaluation group within Early Clinical Development and Translational Science, we are looking for a talented individual for the role of Non-Clinical Safety Lead, based in Cambridge, MA (USA).
About the role
As a Non-clinical Safety Lead, you will provide scientific leadership for non-clinical safety across discovery and development programs. You will shape non-clinical strategies, ensure high-quality execution, and support regulatory interactions from early development through clinical progression and post approval. You will:
- Lead, communicate, and execute non-clinical safety strategies aligned with clinical development goals.
- Develop integrated non-clinical safety plans supporting innovative programs. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality non-clinical data and global regulatory documentation.
- Represent UCB in interactions with regulatory authorities and external partners.
This role is well suited to an experienced toxicologist—ideally with exposure to gene and cell therapy or other novel modalities—who enjoys working at the interface of science, development strategy, and regulation. You will thrive in an environment where you can share expertise across functions and global UCB sites, engage with cutting-edge science and build collaborative networks to drive cross-functional success.
- Provide non-clinical safety expertise to discovery and development projects.
- Define, lead, and implement non-clinical safety strategies across programs.
- Partner with clinical teams to ensure robust preclinical data supports clinical trial design.
- Contribute to global regulatory submissions (e.g., IBs, Briefing Books, INDs, NDA/BLAs) and interact with regulatory authorities.
- Oversee the design, review, and interpretation of non-clinical studies.
- Manage non-clinical safety programs, including budgets.
Interested? For this role you’ll need the following education, experience and skills
- PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or related discipline (or equivalent MS/DVM with experience).
- 5+ years in non-clinical safety (preferably in pharma or biotech).
- Deep understanding of regulatory processes and regulatory toxicology.
- Experience managing and forecasting non-clinical safety budgets.
- Ability to produce high-quality reports and submission documents with subject matter expert support.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Accredited or registered toxicologist.
- Experience in gene and cell therapy and/or other novel modalities.
Salary:
This position’s reasonably anticipated base salary range is $168,000 to $220,500 per year. The actual salary offered will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s 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.
Make your mark for patients
To strengthen our Non-Clinical Safety Evaluation group within Early Clinical Development and Translational Science, we are looking for a talented individual for the role of Non-Clinical Safety Lead, based in Cambridge, MA (USA).
About the role
As a Non-clinical Safety Lead, you will provide scientific leadership for non-clinical safety across discovery and development programs. You will shape non-clinical strategies, ensure high-quality execution, and support regulatory interactions from early development through clinical progression and post approval. You will:
- Lead, communicate, and execute non-clinical safety strategies aligned with clinical development goals.
- Develop integrated non-clinical safety plans supporting innovative programs. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality non-clinical data and global regulatory documentation.
- Represent UCB in interactions with regulatory authorities and external partners.
This role is well suited to an experienced toxicologist—ideally with exposure to gene and cell therapy or other novel modalities—who enjoys working at the interface of science, development strategy, and regulation. You will thrive in an environment where you can share expertise across functions and global UCB sites, engage with cutting-edge science and build collaborative networks to drive cross-functional success.
- Provide non-clinical safety expertise to discovery and development projects.
- Define, lead, and implement non-clinical safety strategies across programs.
- Partner with clinical teams to ensure robust preclinical data supports clinical trial design.
- Contribute to global regulatory submissions (e.g., IBs, Briefing Books, INDs, NDA/BLAs) and interact with regulatory authorities.
- Oversee the design, review, and interpretation of non-clinical studies.
- Manage non-clinical safety programs, including budgets.
Interested? For this role you’ll need the following education, experience and skills
- PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or related discipline (or equivalent MS/DVM with experience).
- 5+ years in non-clinical safety (preferably in pharma or biotech).
- Deep understanding of regulatory processes and regulatory toxicology.
- Experience managing and forecasting non-clinical safety budgets.
- Ability to produce high-quality reports and submission documents with subject matter expert support.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Accredited or registered toxicologist.
- Experience in gene and cell therapy and/or other novel modalities.
Salary:
This position’s reasonably anticipated base salary range is $168,000 to $220,500 per year. The actual salary offered will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s 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.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in UCB H-1B Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target UCB's core therapeutic areas
UCB concentrates its pipeline in neurology and immunology. Candidates with research, clinical, or regulatory backgrounds in these areas are far more likely to receive H-1B sponsorship than those applying to generalist or administrative roles.
Verify sponsorship history before applying
Not every UCB role comes with H-1B sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and avoid wasting applications on positions that don't support international candidates.
Understand UCB's H-1B filing calendar
UCB must file H-1B petitions with USCIS before the April lottery cap deadline. Timing your application and offer acceptance well before that window closes is critical to securing sponsorship for the October start date.
Lead with your specialty occupation credentials
UCB's H-1B sponsorship depends on demonstrating your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Highlight your degree field's direct relevance to the position in your resume and interviews to strengthen the petition case.
Engage UCB's talent acquisition team early
In biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, H-1B sponsorship decisions often involve HR, legal, and hiring managers together. Raising your visa status early in conversations allows UCB to loop in the right people before an offer is extended.
Pursue roles in R&D, regulatory, and medical affairs
UCB's H-1B sponsorship activity is concentrated in scientific and technical functions. Roles in drug development, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs consistently align with the specialty occupation standard H-1B petitions require.
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Does UCB sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, UCB sponsors H-1B visas for qualified candidates in specialized scientific and technical roles. Sponsorship is most common in areas like clinical development, regulatory affairs, research, and medical affairs, where the specialty occupation requirement is clearly met. UCB also accepts F-1 OPT and TN visa holders, giving international candidates multiple pathways to get started.
Which departments at UCB are most likely to offer H-1B sponsorship?
UCB's H-1B sponsorship tends to concentrate in its core scientific and technical functions, including drug discovery research, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs. These departments align closely with the specialty occupation standard that H-1B petitions require. General business or administrative roles are less commonly sponsored.
How do I apply for a job at UCB that includes H-1B sponsorship?
Start by identifying UCB roles that explicitly mention visa sponsorship or fall within its core biotechnology functions. Migrate Mate can help you filter for UCB positions with confirmed H-1B sponsorship history. Once you apply, be transparent about your immigration status early in the interview process so UCB's HR and legal teams can assess sponsorship feasibility before an offer is made.
How do I know if my UCB job offer will include H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship at UCB is not automatic with every job offer. It depends on the role's qualification as a specialty occupation and UCB's internal sponsorship policies at the time of hiring. Ask directly during the offer stage whether the position includes H-1B support, and clarify which steps UCB handles internally versus through outside immigration counsel.
What timeline should I expect for H-1B sponsorship at UCB?
The H-1B process follows USCIS's annual cycle: lottery registration opens in March, cap-subject petitions are filed in April, and employment typically begins October 1. UCB will need to file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your petition. Build in enough lead time to complete onboarding and gather documentation well before the April filing deadline.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at UCB?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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