Recruitment Data Policies DT Lead - Information Architecture

UCB • Boston, MA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will be working in a Digital Technology team that designs and delivers technology solutions for Patient Solutions, UCB’s research and early development (R&eD) department. You connect scientific needs with robust, compliant technology, leading complex data architecture initiatives from strategy through delivery in a matrix organization. You will design information architectures and solutions, drive technology innovation and contribute to the redesign of our research data foundation. Your digital project portfolio accelerates research & early development, and ultimately has a positive impact on the lives of patients worldwide.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in a scientific or technology field; good knowledge of biology, chemistry, pharmacy, bioengineering or related sciences.
• Deep IT technical expertise in designing data foundation environments with the latest technologies.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with databricks/snowflake configuration/pipeline implementation and data catalogues.
• Experience in information architecture design for global digitalization programs in a research and early development context.
• Good understanding of advanced scientific and laboratory information systems (ELNs, entity & sample registries, modeling & analytics, …), and experience with integrating these in a data foundation architecture.
• Good understanding of scientific data formats and types, data management, metadata governance and data modelling.
• Experience applying AI-driven approaches to data or metadata management.
• Strong understanding of structured and unstructured data management.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnological research, ability to bridge research and technology with clear communication towards scientific and IT-technical stakeholders.
• Curious and innovative mindset with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Responsibilities

• Co-design the information architecture for our global research and early development organization, ensuring data are FAIR and ALCOA+.
• Lead a digital transformation project portfolio to deliver a scalable data foundation for UCB’s R&eD organization to deliver re-usable and AI-ready data products for the entire company.
• Implement scalable metadata management technologies to improve data quality, lineage, and discoverability.
• Oversee system interdependencies, scale transversal solutions, and ensure compliant operations.
• Interact closely with scientists and data owners across our global R&eD organization, while maintaining equally close interactions with your transversal DT colleagues.
• Follow emerging technologies closely and participate in defining the (digital) technology roadmap for Patient Solutions and accelerate digital transformation.

Benefits

• We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work.
• 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 ‘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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior