Digital Technology Lead for Information Architecture
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Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead for Information Architecture, who is collaborative, curious, and proactive to join us in our Digital Technology Patient Solutions team, based in Slough, UK (Windlesham, Surrey from 2027), Braine l’Alleud, Belgium or Boston, USA.
About the role:
You will be working in a Digital Technology team that designs and delivers technology solutions for Patient Solutions, UCB’s research and early development (R&eD) department. You connect scientific needs with robust, compliant technology, leading complex data architecture initiatives from strategy through delivery in a matrix organization. You will design information architectures and solutions, drive technology innovation and contribute to the redesign of our research data foundation. Your digital project portfolio accelerates research & early development, and ultimately has a positive impact on the lives of patients worldwide.
Who you’ll work with:
You will be working in a global and multidisciplinary team alongside research scientists, technology specialists, data governance colleagues, and external partners. You will engage with stakeholders across science and technology to understand needs, clarify requirements, and translate opportunities into practical, scalable solutions. You will collaborate with enterprise IT services for operations, compliance, and support, and you will help unite diverse teams to share innovation and accelerate delivery in a supportive, inclusive environment.
What you’ll do:
Co-design the information architecture for our global research and early development organization, ensuring data are FAIR and ALCOA+.
Lead a digital transformation project portfolio to deliver a scalable data foundation for UCB’s R&eD organization to deliver re-usable and AI-ready data products for the entire company.
Implement scalable metadata management technologies to improve data quality, lineage, and discoverability
Oversee system interdependencies, scale transversal solutions, and ensure compliant operations.
Interact closely with scientists and data owners across our global R&eD organization, while maintaining equally close interactions with your transversal DT colleagues.
Follow emerging technologies closely and participate in defining the (digital) technology roadmap for Patient Solutions and accelerate digital transformation
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills:
Master’s or PhD degree in a scientific or technology field; good knowledge of biology, chemistry, pharmacy, bioengineering or related sciences
Deep IT technical expertise in designing data foundation environments with the latest technologies. Mandatory hands-on experience with databricks/snowflake configuration/pipeline implementation and data catalogues.
Experience in information architecture design for global digitalization programs in a research and early development context. Good understanding of advanced scientific and laboratory information systems (ELNs, entity & sample registries, modeling & analytics, …), and experience with integrating these in a data foundation architecture.
Good understanding of scientific data formats and types, data management, metadata governance and data modelling
Experience applying AI-driven approaches to data or metadata management
Strong understanding of structured and unstructured data management
Understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnological research, ability to bridge research and technology with clear communication towards scientific and IT-technical stakeholders
Curious and innovative mindset with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
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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