Head of Digital Technology - Manufacturing US
About The Position
UCB is developing a new state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing campus in Georgia, USA, known as the BioNexUS program. This initiative aims to strengthen UCB's global manufacturing network, expand supply capabilities, and support the ambition of bringing innovative treatments to patients. The project integrates advanced manufacturing technologies, digital innovation, data-driven decision making, and operational excellence. As a greenfield initiative, BioNexUS offers a unique opportunity to influence the digital foundation of a world-class manufacturing site from its early design phases through commercial operations. The Head of Digital Technology - Manufacturing US will be a visionary, collaborative, and strategic leader within the Digital Technology team, based in Atlanta, Georgia. This hybrid role requires 40% onsite presence and 20% domestic/international travel. The role involves leading the digital technology strategy and execution for this flagship biologics manufacturing program, ensuring digital capabilities are embedded from the outset to create an intelligent, connected, compliant, and future-ready manufacturing environment. The position will contribute to UCB's vision for the Manufacturing Plant of the Future by integrating digital technologies, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data platforms, automation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science or related discipline.
- 8+ years leading complex manufacturing technology programs or projects in manufacturing.
- Experience delivering large-scale technology programs from design through implementation.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing technology architecture and system integration, including informational and operational technology.
- Experience managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks, vendors and governance structures.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, validation, data integrity and regulatory requirements.
- Experience partnering with engineering, manufacturing and business stakeholders.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decisions.
- Strong communication, facilitation and executive engagement capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science or related discipline.
- Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing or major capital programs.
- Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing industries.
- Experience integrating enterprise and operational technology environments.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup or operational readiness activities.
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence or smart factory initiatives.
- Experience developing long-term digital technology strategies.
- Experience building teams and operating models within complex program environments.
- Experience working across global and matrixed organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead digital technology delivery from design through operational handover.
- Define the technology roadmap for a future-ready manufacturing facility.
- Embed cybersecurity, compliance and validation requirements into program design.
- Drive integration between operational and enterprise technology systems.
- Translate digital, AI and data strategies into business outcomes.
- Lead technology governance, vendors and delivery partners.
- Represent technology strategy in senior program decision-making forums.
- Enable smart manufacturing and future digital manufacturing capabilities.
Benefits
- Hybrid-first approach to work
- 40% of your time spent in the office
- Equal opportunities to do their best work
- Freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
