Digital Technology Lead, Solutions & Programs

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead, Solutions & Programs to join us in our Information Architecture team based in our office in Slough, United Kingdom.

About the role
You will be leading technology solutions for Patient Solutions, accelerating drug discovery by delivering data platforms that expose and exploit the power of data. Your role will focus on managing projects, implementing innovative solutions, and ensuring the lifecycle management of Patient Solutions technology while optimizing its value.

Who you’ll work with
You will work closely with Patient Solutions scientists, IT professionals, and a diverse set of stakeholders, including technology and science experts, senior management, and external partners. You will also engage with enterprise IT services to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

What you’ll do

1. Drive projects from strategic planning to execution and closure
2. Manage project scope, budget, timelines, resources, and stakeholders
3. Oversee interdependencies between projects and leverage transversal solutions
4. Initiate and lead technology selection and improvement initiatives
5. Facilitate Communities of Practice on technology innovation
6. Design and orchestrate operational, compliance, and support processes for technology landscape
7. Ensure optimal value is achieved from available technology solutions

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

1. Master’s degree in a relevant field
2. Minimum 2 years of experience in business analysis, functional and technical support for scientific systems
3. Understanding of pharmaceutical or biotechnological research
4. Experience with data analysis, data management, and integration
5. Strong knowledge of IT system development lifecycle and validation processes
6. Proven experience in project and program management of complex technology implementations
7. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
9. Ability to manage financial processes such as project budgeting and sourcing services

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.