About the Role
Lead and shape supply chain operations across the Japan market, ensuring reliable supply execution, strong regulatory compliance, and alignment with global priorities. This role plays a critical part in driving transformation initiatives, improving operational performance, and anticipating future regulatory and business needs. You will influence senior stakeholders, enable cross‑functional collaboration, and support sustainable long‑term growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end supply chain execution for the Japan market
- Drive supply chain transformation and operational efficiency initiatives
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory and quality requirements
- Lead planning, forecasting, and supply coordination activities
- Manage external logistics and manufacturing partners
- Influence senior stakeholders to align on strategic supply priorities
Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience in supply chain or related field
- 3-5 years of experience with local regulatory
- Strong experience operating within the Japan regulatory environment
- Proven leadership in projects and managing teams
- Experience influencing regional or global stakeholders from Japan
Skills
- English: Mandatory
- Japanese: Preferred
Location
- Tokyo, Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-8 years
About the Company
- UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology.
- Approximately 8,500 employees worldwide are inspired by patients and driven by science.
- At UCB, we value creating value, not just doing work.
- We strive to achieve results for patients by embracing challenges, collaborating, and pursuing innovation.
- We foster a caring and supportive culture where everyone is respected, accepted, and can do their best.
- We always aim for 'beyond', delivering human-centered value for patients, employees, and the planet.
- Working at UCB allows you to experience personal growth, build your career freely, and reach your full potential.
Equal Opportunity
- UCB values equal opportunity.
- All hiring decisions are made regardless of any legally protected attribute.
- If you require special accommodations to fully demonstrate your strengths and abilities during the selection process, please contact EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com.
- Please note that this contact point is only for consultations regarding special accommodations in the selection process.
