Global Head of Data Acquisition

UCB; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCB in Brussels is seeking a Global Head of Data Acquisition to shape the organization's data strategy. The successful candidate will enable a unified data strategy supporting all therapeutic areas, ensuring high-quality healthcare data is accessible and trusted.

This role demands a Master's or Doctorate in a quantitative field and experience in advising data acquisition strategies. Join us if you are ready to create value for patients and embark on this crucial role.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Experience advising on data acquisition strategy for key applications.
• Experience working with different types of global healthcare data.

Responsabilités

• Enable a unified data strategy supporting all therapeutic areas.
• Shape the team’s vision and operating model.
• Support specialists ensuring high-value data acquisitions.

Connaissances

Data acquisition strategy

Collaboration

Understanding of global healthcare data

Data requirements translation

Formation

Master’s or Doctor’s degree in a quantitative field

Description du poste

We are looking for a Global Head of Data Acquisition who is Collaborative, Curious, and Care focused to join our Integrated Insights, Patient Evidence team, based at our UCB offices in the European Union.

About The Role

You are going to shape a data strategy for the whole organization, helping UCB understand patient needs and make meaningful decisions. You will turn important business questions into clear data priorities, ensuring every dataset supports better outcomes for people living with severe diseases. You will support the Human‑Science balance by making high‑quality healthcare data accessible, trusted, and ready for deeper insights.

Who You Will Work With

You will collaborate with a supportive global network across development and commercialization. You will partner with therapeutic area teams, Real‑World Evidence colleagues, medical partners, commercial teams, and the Global Data Office. You will also work with Digital Technology, purchasing, finance, and external data providers to ensure data suitability, compliance, and long‑term value. You will be surrounded by teammates who share curiosity, collaboration, and commitment to patient value.

What You Will Do

• You will enable a unified data strategy supporting all therapeutic areas
• You will contribute to shaping the team’s vision and operating model
• You will support specialists ensuring high‑value data acquisitions
• You will collaborate with senior partners to prioritize data needs
• You will coordinate how we explore global data sources and partnerships
• You will create plans for how data supports key portfolio priorities

Interested?

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

• Master’s or Doctor’s degree in a quantitative field
• Experience advising on data acquisition strategy for key applications
• Experience working with different types of global healthcare data
• Experience supporting and developing teams in complex environments
• Ability to translate business needs into clear data requirements
• Ability to collaborate effectively across scientific and business teams

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!

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

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.