Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Data Lead (Transversal Data Owner) who is analytical, collaborative, and highly organized to join our Digital Transformation Team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium.
About the role:
In this role, you will act as the transversal Data Owner across Patient Supply, ensuring that shared, cross‑domain data is consistently defined, governed, and trusted. You will translate global data governance principles into actionable practices, drive clarity and alignment across multiple business domains, and oversee the full lifecycle of critical data assets. You will be instrumental in shaping how Patient Supply manages, protects, and uses data across its operations.
Who you will work with:
You will be part of the Data Strategy Team and you will collaborate closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, SMEs, Process Owners, PDOs, ITSOs, and the Data Governance Core Team. You will support stakeholders across Patient Supply to deploy governance standards, align on definitions, and ensure that shared data remains consistent, reliable, and compliant. You will work cross‑functionally to harmonize data, resolve data issues, and drive governance improvements that support enterprise‑wide needs.
What you will do:
1. You will translate global data governance frameworks into clear expectations for other Data Owners.
2. You will be responsible for defining shared data assets and ensuring consistent usage across Patient Supply.
3. You will manage data quality rules, integrity controls, issue resolution, and lifecycle oversight.
4. You will assess the impact of process, system, or structural changes on shared data assets.
5. You will coordinate alignment across teams to ensure clear communication of governance rules and ownership.
6. You will drive data governance initiatives such as harmonization projects and reference data creation.
Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
7. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; Collibra certification is a strong asset.
8. 1–2 years in data management and 10+ years in pharmaceutical environments.
9. Strong knowledge of Quality Systems, GxP regulations, and validation processes.
10. Solid understanding of data governance, metadata, lifecycle, quality, and lineage principles.
11. Excellent communication and analytical thinking with ability to translate complex concepts.
12. Fluency in English and French, with strong autonomy and organization.
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!