Digital Technology Lead Process Excellence & Automation

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead Process Excellence & Automation who is strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking to join us in our Digital Technology team, based in our HQ in Brussels, Belgium.

About the role

In this global role, you will help shape how Digital Technology delivers work more efficiently, consistently, and sustainably across the organization. You will lead the roadmap for process excellence and automation, helping teams improve how platforms and applications are deployed, governed, and supported. You will work across functional and technology teams to turn improvement opportunities into practical, scalable solutions. This role combines leadership, coordination, and innovation, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, modern delivery practices, and long-term value creation in a secure and regulated environment.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that partners closely with Digital Technology stakeholders, functional leaders, delivery teams, and external partners across multiple regions. You will collaborate with colleagues supporting cloud applications, platforms, cybersecurity and enterprise services, bringing together technical and functional perspectives. The team values curiosity, shared accountability, and practical problem-solving, and works across a diverse stakeholder landscape to deliver reliable, scalable, and future-ready solutions.

What you’ll do

Define and evolve the process excellence and Devops automation roadmap, aligned with Digital Technology strategy, business priorities, and long-term operational goals

Lead the improvement of platform and application deployment practices through automation, standardization, and modern ways of working

Design and support scalable automation and artificial intelligence-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, quality, resilience, and user experience

Coordinate internal and external contributors, ensuring clear priorities, strong collaboration, and consistent delivery across a global scope

Partner with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and translate business needs into practical, sustainable, and well-governed solutions

Monitor performance indicators, support budget and resource planning, and drive adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, engineering, computer science, or another relevant field

At least 7 years of experience in process improvement, Devops tooling and processes, automation pipelines, digital transformation, or technology leadership roles within complex organizations

Strong understanding of modern software delivery, platform enablement, automation, and cloud-based technology environments, especially Microsoft platforms (Azure Devops, Github, etc...)

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and engaging both technical and functional stakeholders across a global environment

Ability to balance innovation, governance, compliance, and risk management in regulated environments

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and influence decisions at different levels

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.