E-connectivity Network Lead

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a  E-connectivity Network Lead who is hands-on, collaborative and growth-oriented to join us in our Digital Infrastructure team, based in our Braine office in Belgium.

About the role

As E-connectivity Network Lead , you will shape and run a modern, business-critical network environment that supports research, offices, manufacturing and future-ready digital capabilities. You will combine technical leadership with people management, leading a team of network engineers while driving the delivery of key transformation initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong network architecture and operations background who wants to grow into a broader leadership role. You will help ensure our network services remain resilient, secure and compliant, while also contributing to the design of the next generation of connectivity across our global environment.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that plays a central role in keeping our connectivity landscape reliable, secure and ready for the future. The team supports a broad range of environments, from office networks and data centres to highly regulated manufacturing and laboratory settings. You will lead a group of engineers and architects, and work closely with colleagues in infrastructure, cybersecurity, manufacturing, engineering and digital teams, as well as external service partners. Together, you will support a major transformation journey towards more automated, scalable and high-performing network services.

What you’ll do

Lead a team of network engineers, supporting day-to-day operations, people development and high-quality delivery across corporate, research and manufacturing environments

Own the delivery of network projects from design through implementation, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with business needs

Maintain strong operational performance across the network estate, supporting incident resolution, service improvements, change management and smooth transition into steady operations

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver reliable connectivity for offices, laboratories, manufacturing sites and future digital initiatives

Contribute to the network roadmap and help shape long-term improvements in automation, performance, resilience and service quality

Provide technical leadership across network technologies, ensuring designs and operations meet regulatory, cybersecurity and quality expectations

Support financial planning, supplier oversight and prioritisation of delivery activities to ensure effective and sustainable service management

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

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in network engineering, infrastructure delivery or technology operations

Strong experience in enterprise network design, engineering and service delivery, ideally including responsibility for complex, business-critical environments

Hands-on knowledge of Cisco network technologies and solid understanding of secure network architecture and access control principles

Experience leading technical teams or coordinating engineers and service partners in an operational environment

Experience working in regulated environments; exposure to pharmaceutical or manufacturing settings would be an advantage

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences

Fluent in English; French would be an advantage

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.