Sales operations trainee graduate placement - UCB
On this placement, you will work with various management levels to support launch and change management programs, all aimed at optimising UCBs portfolio performance.
Qualification Requirements
Graduated with a Bachelors degree in any subject.
Salary - £28,000 per annum
Benefits
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Holiday Allowance - 28 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
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Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
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Discount schemes
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Employee assistance programme
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Onsite parking
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Onsite Canteen
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Paid sick leave up to 10 days following completion of probationary period
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1 Day off for volunteering
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Employee recognition / awards
Location - 208 Bath Rd, Slough SL1 3WE until approximately Mid 2027 where UCB will move to new site Sunninghill Road, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PP
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 17:30pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.
Duration - 1 year
Start Date - ASAP
Interview Date - Week commencing 20th April
Closing Date for Applications - 1st April 2026, This vacancy may close early if a sufficient amount of applications are received.
To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [email protected] for assistance
Job Description
UCB is launching new products and facing patent expirations, which will impact future revenue and profitability. To support our strategic goals of providing superior solutions for patients, we as a team focus on Sales Operations. This area includes creating incentive compensation schemes, managing territory structures, and planning omnichannel calls for our customer-facing teams in Europe and beyond. This trainee role will assist in designing, strategising, and implementing these areas, as well as analysing their effectiveness and impact. A strong communication plan and digital tools are essential for smooth processes and accurate documentation.
UCB uses a CRM system from Veeva, which is used by various profiles (Sales, Medical, Market Access, and Marketing). Understanding CRM processes and functionalities is crucial for meeting business needs and creating solutions in cross-functional teams.
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will work with various management levels to support launch and change management programs, all aimed at optimising our portfolio performance.
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You will need to integrate Territory Management (TM), OmniChannel Cycle Plan (OCCP), Incentive Compensation (IC), and CRM Operations with various business processes and tools.
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The role requires successful interactions and cooperation with a wide range of commercial, medical, and market access stakeholders within our business units and Talent organisation across multiple geography globally.
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You must consistently demonstrate understanding and adherence to company policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
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Major accountabilities include assisting in the design and implementation of OCCP solutions for each business unit, as well as be involved in supporting the design and implementation of territory structures.
Candidate Requirements
Personal Qualities/ Skills
• Robust working experience in commercial organisations, pharma experience is a nice to have.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management / documentation skills.
• Experience with Salesforce/Veeva CRM
• End to End process understanding and adaptation for regional use.
• Training experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to network with various management levels.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including advanced English language capabilities
• Willingness to travel
About UCB
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, with a focus on neurology and immunology.
UCB’s ambition is to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. We focus on neurology and immunology disorders – putting patients at the centre of our world. We are Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science and are now more than 9000 people in all four corners of the globe.
Our medicines treat millions of people around the world, and we are engaging with patients, their families and healthcare professionals to address their unmet needs. We want to enhance our understanding of disease and the real-life experiences of patients so that our teams can deliver the right drug and the right care to the right patient.
UCB is continuously working to advance science and embrace new knowledge. We are leveraging scientific advances and skills in areas such as genetics, biomarkers and human biology. Patients inspire us to bring them value through cutting-edge science, innovative treatments, and practical solutions – so that they and their carers can get on with their lives.
About this role
Tom Bretherton
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