Digital Technology Lead Medical Affairs

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead Medical Affairs who is strategic, collaborative, and results-driven to join us in our Digital Technology Patient Evidence team, based in our HQ office in Brussels, Belgium.

About the role

This is a global IT role at the heart of how we support medical teams around the world. You will own the strategy, roadmap and day-to-day performance of the technology platforms that power our medical inquiry, outbound clearance and controlled access processes. You will make sure these systems stay secure, compliant and reliable, while shaping how we roll out new capabilities. Working closely with our strategic technology partner, you will help turn platform releases into real value for patients and for the teams you support. You will also be the main point of contact for these systems, connecting technology, quality, regulatory and medical stakeholders around a shared, unified approach.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Safety, and Digital Technology colleagues across the organization. You will partner closely with medical leaders and stakeholders, technology peers across clinical, quality, regulatory and safety areas, and colleagues managing related platforms, to keep everyone aligned on priorities. You will also build a close working relationship with our external technology partner and coordinate a mix of internal and external specialists to keep projects moving.

What you’ll do

Lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of Medical Affairs digital technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business priorities and global objectives

Oversee system operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, data integrity, and cybersecurity requirements across all supported platforms

Act as system owner, managing release cycles, validation activities, and continuous improvements to maintain high performance and compliance

Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver solutions that enhance efficiency and user experience

Build and manage partnerships with technology providers to implement new features and stay aligned with industry best practices.

Ensure integration and connectivity across systems, enabling seamless data flow and supporting cross-functional collaboration

Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope

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

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in technology, life sciences, or a related field

At least 3 years of experience in technology within a healthcare or life sciences environment

Experience working with content or document management platforms, ideally Veeva Vault would be a plus

Project management experience, ideally delivering technology projects end to end

Good understanding of regulatory compliance requirements for technology systems in a life sciences setting

Strong analytical thinking and solid business acumen

Fluent in English; any other language would be a plus

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.