IT Compliance Lead

Make your mark for patients 

We are looking for an IT Compliance Lead who is detail-oriented and collaborative to join us in our Digital Technology team, based in our Braine l'Alleud office in Belgium.

About the role

In this role, you will lead compliance and validation activities across key patient-focused digital technology domains. You will ensure that systems and processes meet regulatory expectations while supporting innovation, including the adoption of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation. You will work closely with business and technology teams to embed quality and compliance into the full system lifecycle, enabling efficient and scalable solutions. Your work will help ensure that digital initiatives are compliant, effective, and aligned with evolving regulatory standards.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that partners closely with experts in patient safety, medical, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and clinical functions, as well as digital technology colleagues. You will collaborate with stakeholders across projects and system support teams, ensuring alignment on compliance practices and validation strategies. The team is international and multidisciplinary, focused on delivering high-quality, compliant digital solutions that support patient outcomes and business needs.

What you’ll do

Lead validation and compliance activities across digital technology systems, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations throughout the system lifecycle

Define and implement compliance processes and strategies, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach across projects and operational support activities

Provide guidance and quality oversight for systems, including reviews, audits, and support during inspections, ensuring timely follow-up actions

Drive continuous improvement of validation processes by introducing automation, standardization, and enhanced visibility of compliance practices

Support the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, ensuring appropriate risk assessment, data integrity, and compliance approaches

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into practical, efficient, and scalable compliance solutions

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

University degree or equivalent experience, ideally in information technology, life sciences, or a related field

At least 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on digital technology quality and compliance activities

Experience supporting patient safety or pharmacovigilance systems and processes in regulated environments is highly desirable

Solid experience in computer system validation, audit support, and system lifecycle management

Good understanding of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud-based solutions, in regulated environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable solutions

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

Fluent in English. French is a plus

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.

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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should 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 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.

 

Requisition ID: 93674

Recruiter: Leonor de la Vega

Hiring Manager: Nadia Williams

Talent Partner: Britta Gotsch

Job Level: MM II

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