About this opportunity
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Digital Solutions Architect who is strategic, collaborative, and future‑oriented to join our Digital Technology Manufacturing and Engineering team, based in our Braine office in Belgium.
About the role
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the digital transformation of the Patient Supply organization. Working closely with technology and business leaders, you will turn digital ambitions into actionable technology strategies, roadmaps, and state-of-the-art architectures and solutions. Your will drive large‑scale transformation programs, with a focus on our next‑generation biologics facility in the United States.
Who you’ll work with
You will be working in a global team of digital technology experts, including infrastructure, enterprise architecture and cybersecurity experts. You will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, automation and other Patient Supply leaders. You will have a unique opportunity to tackle leading-edge challenges in collaboration with multidisciplinary internal and external experts we have privileged access to thanks to our partnerships.
What you’ll do
Apply and grow your technology strategy and architecture expertise, crafting transformational solutions across the digital spectrum.
Co-create the (Manufacturing) Facility of the Future digital vision, ambition and enabling digital technology capabilities
Activate the digital ambitions by developing technology roadmaps and implementation plans, anchored in the Patient Supply domain and overarching enterprise architecture vision
Develop digital reference architectures, patterns and standards, and drive their adoption
Design end-to-end solution architectures that deliver business outcomes, and are cybersecure, resilient and compliant by design
Assess technology and vendor options, assessing business outcomes, operational constraints, strategic fit, risk, and total cost of ownership
Act as design authority and trusted advisor, guiding stakeholders through architectural options, trade‑offs, and decisions
Provide guidance on emerging technologies and trends, and strategic digital initiatives; develop points-of-view and formulate decision-ready recommendations
Foster a culture of innovation across the organization, while driving continuous improvements, internalizing and scaling learnings and best practices.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field
Strong ability to shape strategy, define target architectures, and build pragmatic, value‑driven roadmaps
Proven experience in solution architecture within manufacturing or industrial environments
Solid understanding of cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulated environments
Excellent communication and influencing skills in English; French is a plus
Willingness to travel, including regular collaboration with teams in the United States
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.
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