CMC Development Data Steward

UCB; Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Data Steward to join their CMC Development Digital Sciences team in Belgium. This role involves overseeing data governance, maintaining data quality, and collaborating across scientific and digital teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, experience with data integrity principles, and strong analytical skills. Fluent English and French communication abilities are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GMP/GxP and data integrity principles in regulated environments.
• Experience in defining data standards and tracking quality KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Implement data governance standards across CMC Development Sciences systems.
• Monitor data quality rules and continuously improve with stakeholders.
• Coach teams on data use for development, analytics, and regulatory activities.

Skills

Data governance concepts

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Fluent in English and French

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Sciences or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Data Steward (CMC Development Sciences) who is structured, collaborative, and quality-driven to join our CMC Development Digital Sciences team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

About the Role

You are going to turn CMC development data into a trusted, compliant asset. You will operationalize data governance across the product lifecycle by applying agreed standards, maintaining metadata, and strengthening traceability. You will monitor data quality, investigate issues at the source, and coordinate corrective actions with partners across science, digital, quality, and IT. Through your work, you will help teams rely on accurate data for analytics, development decisions, and regulatory readiness.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with CMC scientists and subject matter experts to understand how data is created and used. You will partner with Data Owners and the UCB Data Office to align standards, definitions, and quality rules. You will collaborate with Patient Supply Data Strategy & Program and Digital Technology to maintain lineage and reliable data flows. You will also engage with analytics, reporting, quality, and compliance stakeholders to support GMP/GxP expectations and data integrity.

What you will do

• You will implement data governance standards across CMC Development Sciences systems and processes.
• You will maintain metadata, data definitions, and lineage to strengthen traceability and inspection readiness.
• You will monitor data quality rules and KPIs, and you will continuously improve them with stakeholders.
• You will investigate data quality issues, run root‑cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions.
• You will coach teams on consistent data use for development, analytics, and regulatory activities.
• You will improve data practices and governance maturity in a more data‑driven CMC organization.

Qualifications

For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• You will bring a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Sciences, Data, or equivalent experience.
• You will understand GMP/GxP and data integrity principles (ALCOA+) in regulated environments.
• You will know data governance concepts: standards, metadata management, and data lineage.
• You will have experience defining data standards, data quality rules, and tracking quality KPIs.
• You will show strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and high attention to detail.
• You will communicate clearly and work cross‑functionally; you are fluent in English and French.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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