Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Global Head of Data Evaluation and Enablement with strong patient data expertise who is operations driven, analytical and passionate to join us in our Global Data Acquisition and Advanced Analytics team. This position is based in our headquarters in Anderlecht, Brussles, Belgium. This hybrid role (at least 40% of the time in office) is limited to 10% travel domestically.
About the role
You will define and lead UCB’s enterprise strategy for operationalizing patient level data, ensuring it is high quality, compliant, discoverable, and optimized for business and analytical impact. The role integrates data operations, training, privacy, compliance, and data expertise to build frameworks and capabilities that accelerate insights across drug development and commercialization. The leader will drive data strategy, quality initiatives, and governance while managing contracting, onboarding, and enterprise-wide data use to ensure secure, fit for purpose data that improves patient outcomes.
Who you’ll work with
Youwill build a team of 4 direct reports that may expand as more data is onboarded.
Internally, as part of the Data Strategy and Acquisition team, you will work with the Head of Data Acquisition Strategy, IT, Data Office, Purchasing and Finance, the patient data user community, regional Data Operations teams, as well as Business and Functional Leads/Heads. Externally, you will work with secondary data vendors globally.
What you’ll do
Youwill be responsible for enabling exceptional business impact through expert knowledge and enablement of data assets. As part of this role, you will:
1. Lead and develop a high‑performing team focused on data evaluation, ownership, and enablement.
2. Set direction and oversee performance of enterprise data programs to ensure quality and compliance.
3. Drive strategic planning for enablement frameworks including tokenization and data quality management.
4. Promote adoption and effective use of patient‑level data through training and communication.
5. Lead change management and continuous improvement to maximize data value.
6. Build deep expertise in real‑world data, including claims, labs, and unstructured data.
7. Ensure clear communication, transparency, and stakeholder alignment across functions.
8. Partner with IT, Data Office, and external vendors to ensure data and platform accessibility.
9. Oversee onboarding and operationalization of contracted data sources.
10. Develop data literacy training and communication for enterprise users.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience, and skills
Required
11. Bachelor’s degree in quantitative area
12. Minimum of 10 years’ experience working with various forms of patient level pharmaceutical data
13. Minimum of 5 years of experience leading data operations
Preferred
14. Master/Doctor’s degree in quantitative area is preferred
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!