Global Head, Data Evaluation and Enablement

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Global Head of Data Evaluation and Enablement with strong patient data expertise who is operations driven, analytical and passionate  to join us in our Global Data Acquisition and Advanced Analytics team. This position can be based in our Atlanta, Georgia, Raleigh, North Carolina, or Boston, Massachusetts.  This hybrid role (at least 40% of the time in office) is limited to 10% travel domestically.

About the role

You will define and lead UCB’s enterprise strategy for operationalizing patient level data, ensuring it is high quality, compliant, discoverable, and optimized for business and analytical impact. The role integrates data operations, training, privacy, compliance, and data expertise to build frameworks and capabilities that accelerate insights across drug development and commercialization. The leader will drive data strategy, quality initiatives, and governance while managing contracting, onboarding, and enterprise-wide data use to ensure secure, fit for purpose data that improves patient outcomes.

Who you’ll work with

You will build a team of 4 direct reports that may expand as more data is onboarded.

Internally, as part of the Data Strategy and Acquisition team, you will work with the Head of Data Acquisition Strategy, IT, Data Office, Purchasing and Finance, the patient data user community, regional Data Operations teams, as well as Business and Functional Leads/Heads. Externally, you will work with secondary data vendors globally.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for enabling exceptional business impact through expert knowledge and enablement of data assets. As part of this role, you will:

Lead and develop a high‑performing team focused on data evaluation, ownership, and enablement.

Set direction and oversee performance of enterprise data programs to ensure quality and compliance.

Drive strategic planning for enablement frameworks including tokenization and data quality management.

Promote adoption and effective use of patient‑level data through training and communication.

Lead change management and continuous improvement to maximize data value.

Build deep expertise in real‑world data, including claims, labs, and unstructured data.

Ensure clear communication, transparency, and stakeholder alignment across functions.

Partner with IT, Data Office, and external vendors to ensure data and platform accessibility.

Oversee onboarding and operationalization of contracted data sources.

Develop data literacy training and communication for enterprise users.

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

Required

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative area

Minimum of 10 years’ experience working with various forms of patient level pharmaceutical data

Minimum of 5 years of experience leading data operations

Preferred

Master/Doctor’s degree in quantitative area  is preferred

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

Unless explicitly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, regardless of your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requisition ID: 92149

Recruiter: Parth Suthar

Hiring Manager: Cindie Dilley

Talent Partner: Cornelius Luedtke

Job Level: SM II

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