Make your mark for patients ucb is seeking to hire an exceptional special projects manager who will be responsible for driving business excellence and supporting the execution of key strategic initiatives across the affiliate. This role leads the implementation of the critical crossfucntional projects applying best‑in‑class frameworks and methodologies to elevate performance and operational effectiveness. Single point of contact between mexican affiliate, regional and global teams for strategic initiatives above country. Ensures alignment and management of process‑excellence efforts across teams. The role is accountable for enhancing day‑to‑day operational efficiency, providing structure, governance, and logistical support for strategic and cross‑functional projects. The special projects manager partners closely with commercial, medical, omnichannel, i2i, talent, medical operations, and market access, acting as a key enabler of learning plans and cross‑functional collaboration. The role ensures access to subject‑matter experts and coordinates learning and capability‑building agendas across teams to support successful execution of strategic initiatives. 1. Strategic project & program leadership drive the execution of critical crossfucntional and priority strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery against scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and quality standards. Oversee end‑to‑end program management activities, including planning, governance routines, documentation, dashboards, and executive reporting. Steer budgeting, forecasting, resourcing, and governance processes to enable effective business excellence delivery. Champion the adoption of project management methodologies and enhance execution frameworks through continuous improvement. 2. Cross‑functional alignment & stakeholder leadership serve as the primary liaison across commercial, medical, omnichannel, i2i, talent, med ops, and market access teams, ensuring alignment, timely communication, and issue resolution. Partner with the regional team to shape and advance transformation initiatives that elevate organizational effectiveness and stakeholder experience in the affiliate enable access to subject‑matter experts and coordinate capability‑building and learning agendas across functions. Collaborate with hq partners to ensure strategic and operational alignment with global standards and solutions. 3. Business excellence & operational optimization identify operational improvement opportunities and implement best‑practice processes to strengthen efficiency and performance. Ensure flawless execution of day‑to‑day operations and strategic projects, driving consistency, impact, and operational rigor. Lead audit remediation activities in partnership with relevant departments, ensuring timely and compliant resolution. Oversee procurement‑related activities, inventory coordination, and supplier engagement were required. 4. Performance management, reporting & governance develop and oversee kpi frameworks and performance metrics to measure outcomes, inform decisions, and guide continuous improvement. Deliver high‑quality executive reports, presentations, and governance materials for leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders. Support progress tracking and reporting for customer engagement initiatives, including ai and process excellence, ensuring visibility for the omnichannel stakeholder experience lead and core teams. Ensure adherence to corporate policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards. 5. Operational, meeting & logistics oversight orchestrate logistics for key meetings, workshops, trainings, and project‑related events to ensure seamless execution. Maintain well‑structured project documentation, communications, and operational records to support execution excellence. Requirements 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer industry with a strong background in project management and cross‑functional program delivery. Advanced expertise in project management methodologies, and digital/ai‑driven platforms (algorithms, multi‑platform solutions). Proven track record leading complex initiatives, managing multiple priorities, and operating effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic environments. Experience in training, capability‑building, or learning program coordination is highly desirable. Project management certification (completed or in progress) is a strong asset. Relevant pharmaceutical experience, including internships or rotations, preferred. High proficiency with microsoft office suite and modern project management tools. Inclusive leadership behaviors, fostering collaboration, learning mindset, and a solution‑oriented culture. Strong adaptability, with the ability to pivot quickly in response to evolving business needs. Ability to operate autonomously while effectively engaging with cross‑functional teams. 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.