Head of Digital Manufacturing & Smart Factory Strategy

UCB; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 161,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with 40% onsite

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Head of Digital Technology for Manufacturing US to lead the digital technology strategy and execution across a flagship biologics manufacturing program. The role focuses on embedding digital capabilities from the start to create an intelligent, connected, compliant, and future-ready manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include defining the technology roadmap, ensuring cybersecurity and validation are integrated, and driving cross-functional collaboration across operations

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading complex manufacturing technology programs or projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science or related discipline.

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.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Data Integrity

System Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

UCB is seeking a Head of Digital Technology for Manufacturing US to lead the digital technology strategy and execution across a flagship biologics manufacturing program. The role focuses on embedding digital capabilities from the start to create an intelligent, connected, compliant, and future-ready manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include defining the technology roadmap, ensuring cybersecurity and validation are integrated, and driving cross-functional collaboration across operations