Digital Technology Lead AI Solutions

UCB; Anderlecht; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Digital Technology Lead AI Solutions to drive enterprise AI initiatives from exploration to production. Based at our HQ in Anderlecht, Belgium, you will define vision, high-level architectures and guide cross‑functional teams of AI engineers and data scientists to deliver practical, scalable AI solutions.

You will partner with commercial, marketing and IT stakeholders, translate business needs into concrete use cases, present options and trade-offs, and lead multiple initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, business analytics or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience designing or delivering AI solutions in industry or consulting.
• Hands-on experience with Python and AI technologies including LLMs and AI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand activities, challenges and outcomes and identify AI value
• Shape opportunities where requirements are unclear, assessing value, data availability and feasibility
• Translate business challenges into use cases, concepts and high-level architectures
• Present technology, platform, vendor and development options with trade-offs
• Lead initiatives from exploration to production readiness and adoption
• Develop prototypes and guide multidisciplinary teams toward scalable, user-centered solutions
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data, security, privacy, quality and responsible AI practices

Skills

Python

Language models

Agent frameworks

Search technologies

Data processing

Vector databases

Graph databases

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science

Job description

We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead AI Solutions who is curious, autonomous and impact-driven to join our DT Tech Strategy & Solutions team, based at our HQ in Anderlecht, Belgium.

About The Role

As a Digital Technology Lead AI Solutions, you will help business teams explore how artificial intelligence can improve the way they work and turn their ideas into practical, scalable solutions. You will engage with stakeholders to understand their challenges, identify where AI can create meaningful value and shape the right solution. You will define the vision and overall direction of AI solutions, develop high-level architectures, assess technology options and guide initiatives from early exploration and experimentation through production readiness and adoption. You will work in an environment where your ability to bring structure to ambiguity, propose solutions and clearly explain technical options and trade-offs will be essential.

Who You’ll Work With

You will join a transversal team of AI solution leads and engineers supporting initiatives across the organization, with a particular focus on commercial, marketing and other go-to-market areas. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, Digital Technology teams, data and AI engineers, architecture, security, privacy, compliance and Responsible AI colleagues. You will guide small development teams, bringing together the right internal and external expertise depending on the needs of each initiative.

What You’ll Do

• Engage with stakeholders to understand their activities, challenges and desired outcomes, and identify where artificial intelligence can deliver meaningful business and user value
• Shape opportunities where requirements are still unclear, assessing business value, data availability, technical feasibility, delivery complexity and potential risks
• Translate business challenges into clear use cases, solution concepts, high-level architectures, success criteria and practical delivery approaches
• Present technology, platform, vendor and development options, explaining their benefits, limitations and trade-offs to support informed stakeholder decisions
• Lead several initiatives from exploration and prototyping through production readiness, implementation, adoption and continuous improvement
• Develop prototypes and conduct targeted technical experiments when needed, while guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams towards reliable, scalable and user‑centred solutions
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise requirements for architecture, data, security, privacy, quality, responsible artificial intelligence and applicable regulations

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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, business analytics or any related field
• At least 4 years of experience designing or delivering predictive, prescriptive, generative or autonomous artificial intelligence solutions in an industry, technology consulting or business environment
• Hands‑on experience with Python and relevant technologies such as language models, intelligent agent frameworks, search technologies, data processing and vector or graph databases
• Ability to understand ambiguous business needs and translate them into clear, feasible and valuable technology solutions
• Experience engaging with business stakeholders and coordinating small multidisciplinary teams across several initiatives
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts, architectural choices and technology trade‑offs clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Autonomous and collaborative approach, with the initiative to drive progress and a strong commitment to responsible and ethical artificial intelligence practices
• What excites you about this opportunity?
• Please describe an artificial intelligence initiative you managed across different stakeholders. How did you keep the project moving and ensure alignment?
• Please provide an example of an artificial intelligence or data‑driven solution you helped take from an initial business need through design, development and implementation. What was your role?

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 over 9.000 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 equal 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.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

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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