Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Data Steward (CMC Development Sciences) who is structured, collaborative, and quality-driven to join our CMC Development Digital Sciences team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.
About the role
You are going to turn CMC development data into a trusted, compliant asset. You will operationalize data governance across the product lifecycle by applying agreed standards, maintaining metadata, and strengthening traceability. You will monitor data quality, investigate issues at the source, and coordinate corrective actions with partners across science, digital, quality, and IT. Through your work, you will help teams rely on accurate data for analytics, development decisions, and regulatory readiness.
Who you will work with
You will work closely with CMC scientists and subject matter experts to understand how data is created and used. You will partner with Data Owners and the UCB Data Office to align standards, definitions, and quality rules. You will collaborate with Patient Supply Data Strategy & Program and Digital Technology to maintain lineage and reliable data flows. You will also engage with analytics, reporting, quality, and compliance stakeholders to support GMP/GxP expectations and data integrity.
What you will do
1. You will implement data governance standards across CMC Development Sciences systems and processes.
2. You will maintain metadata, data definitions, and lineage to strengthen traceability and inspection readiness.
3. You will monitor data quality rules and KPIs, and you will continuously improve them with stakeholders.
4. You will investigate data quality issues, run root-cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions.
5. You will coach teams on consistent data use for development, analytics, and regulatory activities.
6. You will improve data practices and governance maturity in a more data-driven CMC organization.
Interested?
For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
7. You will bring a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Sciences, Data, or equivalent experience.
8. You will understand GMP/GxP and data integrity principles (ALCOA+) in regulated environments.
9. You will know data governance concepts: standards, metadata management, and data lineage.
10. You will have experience defining data standards, data quality rules, and tracking quality KPIs.
11. You will show strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and high attention to detail.
12. You will communicate clearly and work cross-functionally; you are fluent in English and French.
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!