Global Head of Advanced Analytics

UCB; Brussel; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Global Head of Advanced Analytics to nurture a vision that enhances data-led decision making for patient value. The role involves shaping insights and collaboration across various teams to deliver impactful analytics.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in data science, advanced analytics, and AI, coupled with a problem-solving mindset to interpret model outputs. Join a dynamic and collaborative environment that values curiosity and shared learning.

Qualifications

• Experience enabling advanced analytics, data science, and artificial intelligence.
• Ability to translate complex needs into actionable insight opportunities.
• Experience working in matrix environments with multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Enable a forward-looking vision for advanced analytics across UCB.
• Shape data-led insight generation enterprise-wide.
• Manage a global team fostering technical depth and business fluency.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Data science

Artificial intelligence

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a Global Head of Advanced Analytics who is Collaborative, Curious, and Impact‑oriented to join our Integrated Insights team, based at our UCB offices in Belgium.

About The Role

You are going to nurture a global advanced analytics vision that strengthens how UCB creates value for patients. You will enable data‑led decision making, foster the use of advanced analytics and responsible artificial intelligence, and help transform complex questions into meaningful, human‑centred insights. You will shape how UCB balances scientific depth with patient‑focused understanding, ensuring that insights support better choices across the full lifecycle of our assets.

Who You Will Work With

You will collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary community across Integrated Insights, Patient Evidence, Patient Solutions, and Patient Impact. You will work closely with insight partners, global and regional stakeholders, and colleagues across scientific, commercial, and technical domains. You will be part of an environment that values curiosity, shared learning, and co‑creation to deliver integrated insights that matter for patients.

What You Will Do

• You will enable a forward‑looking vision for advanced analytics across UCB
• You will be responsible for shaping data‑led insight generation enterprise‑wide
• You will manage a global team fostering technical depth and business fluency
• You will co‑create priorities with global, regional, and local stakeholder groups
• You will ensure impactful analytics projects answer the questions that matter most
• You will nurture collaboration between technical experts and business partners

Interested?

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

• Experience enabling advanced analytics, data science, and artificial intelligence
• Ability to translate complex needs into actionable insight opportunities
• Experience working in matrix environments with multiple stakeholder groups
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with curiosity and structured thinking
• Ability to interpret model outputs and identify potential model limitations
• Experience fostering talent development and collaborative team cultures

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