UCB Global Regulatory Affairs Fellows (L to R): Howraa Alasker, PharmD and Tanya Chaudhri, PharmD, RPh

The 2020-2022 UCB Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) PharmD Fellowship Program, a collaboration with the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO), is a 2-year rotational program located at UCB’s Atlanta campus aimed at growing top regulatory talent for the future. Established in 2017, the Fellowship Program is designed to provide PharmD graduates with the opportunity to learn and experience all aspects of regulatory affairs under the mentorship of experienced preceptors. Applications are being accepted now until November 1, 2019. Learn more about the fellowship from current fellow, Tanya Chaudhri, PharmD, RPh.

Over the last few weeks, we’ve showcased what drives UCB employees to put patients at the heart of everything they do. We believe our future at UCB has never been brighter thanks to the passionate team of UCB employees who dedicate themselves to delivering what patients value each day.

At UCB, we’re focused on helping patients live their best lives. We aim to connect targeted patient populations to cutting-edge science and, in doing so, deliver improved, differentiated experiences to people with the highest unmet needs. September is Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Awareness month, so we’re shining a spotlight on ITP, a rare disease previously known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

UCB is committed to discovering and developing new solutions that transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. For Sr. IT Project Lead, Stayce Murray, technology is a key part of this equation to unlock what’s possible. Read more from Stayce about why she puts patients at the heart of everything she does.

UCB is collaborating with the University of Washington to improve care delivery for people living with epilepsy by engaging community pharmacists.

At UCB, we approach clinical studies by engaging patients to understand what is most important to them. Our Medical Writing Specialist, Joy Avery, is able to tap into her experience as a patient herself in order to help UCB focus on what patients value. Read more from Joy about why she puts patients at the heart of everything she does.

At UCB, it’s about the patient and doing what the patient values, which we believe is having their best life possible. Our Senior Director, External Innovation Lead, Dr. Miguel Camargo came to UCB because he felt we were was serious about that mission and that he could make an impact through discovering medicine. Read more from Dr. Camargo about why he puts patients at the heart of everything he does.

UCB is pleased to announce 38 recipients were awarded the 2019 UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship. This year’s UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship program includes six additional awards. We awarded a $10,000 Joe D’Souza Memorial Scholarship along with five additional $5,000 scholarships for 2019.

At UCB, we go beyond just treating a person or their symptoms, it’s about seeing the person as a whole – from their emotional to physical well-being – and finding solutions that improve their care and overall quality of life. Read more from our VP of U.S. Corporate Affairs, Patty Fritz, about why she puts patients are at the heart of everything she does.

We’re proud our employees are as diverse as the patients we serve – from what drives them each day to their own personal experiences that shape who they are. At UCB, we believe by encouraging our employees to channel their energy, passions, and different perspectives, we can better understand and rethink how we innovate and deliver impactful solutions patients value. Join us as we begin a 5-part series showcasing what drives UCB employees to put patients at the heart of everything they do.