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Talent Pipeline Lead US

UCB Inc.
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Sep 15, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION Make your mark for patients We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, and innovative Workforce Development Lead US, for our new Biomanufacturing site, to join our Talent team, based in our Atlanta, GA office. About the role You will shape and lead the workforce ecosystem needed to support a new United States biomanufacturing operation. You will translate long-term workforce requirements into scalable programs that build ready-to-hire and ready-to-develop talent. Through partnerships with education, government, workforce, and community organizations, you will create sustainable pathways that support manufacturing readiness, operational capability, and future growth. Who you'll work with You will work across Talent (Human Resources) organization (in the US and Belgium), Patient Supply (ie Manufacturing, Engineering , Supply Chain), Learning, US Communication & Corporate Affairs, and business leadership. You will also be the UCB Talent Representative with external partners, including universities, technical colleges, government organizations, and workforce boards. Together, you will build programs that connect regional talent opportunities with UCB's global manufacturing standards and long-term workforce needs. What you'll do Lead the long-term workforce strategy for a new biomanufacturing operation Build apprenticeships, internships, technical training, and early-career pathways Design workforce partnerships, governance, funding models, and success measures Create global knowledge-transfer, rotation, immersion, and learning programs Align internal leaders, education partners, government organizations, and workforce boards Evaluate and scale workforce programs supporting manufacturing readiness and growth Interested? For this role we're looking for the following Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Experience designing and implementing large-scale workforce programs in a greenfield manufacturing environment 10+ years of workforce development experience Experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders across different geographies Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder alignment capabilities Ability to lead independently within ambiguous, rapidly changing environments Preferred requirements Experience connecting workforce planning, learning, recruitment, and external partnerships Experience developing global knowledge-transfer or cross-cultural capability-building programs Knowledge of apprenticeships, workforce grants, and government-supported programs Relevant workforce development or capability-building certifications or initiatives This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $148,000 - 195,000 . The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range. 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 explicitly 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 federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations. 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. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.