Data Foundations Lead

UCB; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Data Architect to lead the Patient Solutions Data Foundations team based in Slough, UK. This role involves shaping data governance and standards to support research and innovation.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in enterprise data architecture, with knowledge of AI-driven data management approaches. This position is key for ensuring high-quality data for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise data architecture, metadata governance, and data modelling.
• Strong understanding of structured and unstructured data management.
• Experience applying AI-driven approaches to data or metadata management.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise ontologies and identifiers for consistent data.
• Implement scalable metadata management processes to enhance data quality.
• Lead adoption of AI tools for metadata extraction and knowledge management.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Metadata governance

Data modeling

AI-driven data management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management

Tools

DAMA

TOGAF

CDMP

Job description

We are looking for a Data Architect to lead the Patient Solutions Data Foundations team, based in Slough, UK (Windlesham, Surrey 2027), Braine l’Alleud, Belgium or Boston, US.

About The Role

You will play a key role in shaping how data is structured, governed, and used across the organisation. You will define standards for data and metadata, enabling scalable, high-quality data foundations that support research, innovation, and AI‑driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise ontologies and identifiers to ensure consistent and traceable data across the organisation
• Implement scalable metadata management processes to improve data quality, lineage, and discoverability
• Lead adoption of AI tools to automate metadata extraction and improve knowledge management
• Partner with data owners to embed standards at the point of data creation
• Design and refine scalable data models aligned to research and business needs
• Develop data products supporting priority programmes and strategic use cases

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, or related field
• Experience in enterprise data architecture, metadata governance, and data modelling
• Strong understanding of structured and unstructured data management
• Experience applying AI‑driven approaches to data or metadata management
• Ability to work across complex environments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Relevant certifications (e.g. DAMA, TOGAF, CDMP) are a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Accommodation Contact

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