Head of Digital Technology for Research and Early Development - Lab Technology & Operations
UCB Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Region, Belgium
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Head of Digital Technology for Research and Early Development - Lab Technology & Operations
UCB Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Region, Belgium
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Braine l’Alleud, Belgium.
About The Role
You will be leading a team that empowers scientific research through the design and delivery of compliant, secure, and innovative technology solutions that enhance laboratory operations and scientific excellence across Belgium, the United Kingdom, and the United States, ultimately driving better outcomes for patients.
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Head of Digital Technology for Research and Early Development - Lab Technology & Operations who is highly innovation-driven, inspiring and collaborative to join us in our Digital Technology for Patient Solutions (DTPS) team, based in our office in Braine l’Alleud, Belgium.
About The Role
You will be leading a team that empowers scientific research through the design and delivery of compliant, secure, and innovative technology solutions that enhance laboratory operations and scientific excellence across Belgium, the United Kingdom, and the United States, ultimately driving better outcomes for patients.
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals, solution architects and project managers. Collaborating closely with researchers, lab leads, and global digital partners, you will contribute to transforming how science and technology come together to accelerate research & early development at UCB.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the delivery of digital solutions for research labs across multiple regions
* Ensure lab systems comply with regulations and remain Trusted, Secure, Safe and Compliant
* Enable and automate raw data capture and processing of state-of-the-art lab instruments
* Shape and drive the DTPS strategy and project portfolio execution
* Manage system lifecycle, support and innovation of all research laboratory applications, including GLP platforms
* Coach and develop a diverse team of experts and future leaders
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
* Master’s degree in life sciences, information technology, or a related discipline
* Over 10 years’ experience in IT and R&D, ideally with GxP and lab automation exposure
* Proven experience in leading people, managing cross-functional programs, projects and budgets
* Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud storage and compute technologies, and software development best practices
* Experience in supporting scientific areas like genomics, imaging or bio/chemistry
* Inspiring leadership style, analytical thinking and outstanding communication skills
If you are interested to learn more about IT within UCB, please find more information here IT at UCB .
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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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.
UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Science, Management, and Information Technology
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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