Graduate Development Program -Business analyst

Make your mark for patients Graduate Development Program –Business analyst - January 2026UCB is seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on and team player graduate to jointhe Graduate Development Program, located in Brussels, Belgium. About UCBUCB 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. You want to know more? Have a look at www.ucb.comAbout The ProgramThis is a structured development program designed to kickstart your career and allow you to grow both personally and professionally, while making an impact in the organization.The Graduate Development Programis a 2-year rotational program consisting of 2 rotations of 12 months across 2 disciplines in the Insights to Impact Analytics for Midmarket team. Through this program, you will gain practical, hands-on experience that will allow you to builda strong foundation to pursue a career in Business analytics while expanding your understanding of a global business.You will evolve in a dynamic, cross-functional environment where collaboration is key. You’ll work closely with the EU Data & Reporting team and the Insights to Impact (I2I) organization, contributing to strategic discussions on performance metrics, resource allocation, and data-driven decision-making. You’ll also engage with local Patient Impact teams, supporting Go-to-Market strategies for multiple products in the UCB pipeline. This role will expose you to a diverse set of stakeholders and give you visibility into how data and insights shape commercial and operational excellence across the organization.By the end of the program, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of data-driven decision-making in a global biopharma context.Year 1: Data Strategy & Data LiteracyKey Responsibilities:Contribute to two workstreams:Data Strategy: Build foundational knowledge of performance metrics and source data by automating data collection, extraction, and quality assessment across the franchise.Data Literacy: Create reusable data and reporting training materials for ERSO & RDO teams to support upskilling and knowledge sharing.Service communication channel:Develop and pilot a data and reporting service communication channel for all end-users in the Patient Impact teams.Enable clear and timely communication of service levels, issues, training opportunities, and new feature rollouts.Year 2: Financial Analysis & Forecasting Data AutomationKey Responsibilities:Sales data & financial Planning:Develop solid knowledge of sales data to provide input into financial analysis and planning processes.Deliver automated solutions and contribute to efficient, regular data collection for multiple stakeholders.Data access enablement:Drive an initiative to enable data access as a separate workstream from reporting, targeting digital/data-driven audiences within the Patient Impact teams.Who You’ll Work WithYou will have the opportunity to work closely with a variety of people across our organization.You will be part of a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about creating value for patients now and into the future. You will also have the chance to interact with experienced managers who will provide guidance and coaching throughout your rotations. In addition, you will be assigned a mentor who will provide support and guidance as you progress through your career as well as a buddy who will provide advice and guidance on the different aspects of working at UCB.Finally, you will also be part of UCB Early Talent community and connect with other graduates across the organization through learning and development sessions, networking, and social activities.What You’ll LearnThroughout the 2-year program, you will be assigned to different projects and teams that will allow you to develop essential skills including:Data automation and quality assessmentTraining material developmentCommunication and stakeholder engagementFinancial analysis and forecastingData access and enablement initiativesBiopharma market knowledge and competitive analysis Although you will receive support and guidance throughout the program, we expect you to take ownership of your development and actively contribute not only to your own growth but also to the collective success of the team.Interested? We are looking for:Recently graduated in: Data Science, Business Analytics, Finance, Business Engineering, or a related disciplineLess than 2 years’ relevant work experienceFluent in EnglishProactive and hands-on, eager to take initiative and solve problemsThrive in collaborative settings, and value teamwork and shared successResilient and adaptable, comfortable navigating change and ambiguityStrong learning mindset, open to growing independently and through othersCommitted to making a meaningful impact, especially in healthcare and patient outcomesPractical informationStart date: we are looking for graduates able to start full-time from 01/2026. Flexibility can be considered based on the candidates’ availability.Right to work: candidates must have the right to work in Belgium to be eligible for the program.How to apply? In order to complete your application for the Graduate Development Program you will need to:Officially apply for this opportunity. Please submit the entire application in English.Upload your resume.Upload a one-page presentation (PDF document) of yourself where you explain why you want to join our program (providing your name but no personal details).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 UsUCB 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.