Digital Technology Lead, Solutions & Programs

UCB S.A.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Digital Technology Lead for its Slough office in the UK. The role involves leading projects to deliver technology solutions for patient solutions, managing budgets and timelines, and collaborating with diverse teams to translate scientific needs into actionable requirements. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field and project management experience. This position offers a hybrid work environment promoting collaborative innovation.

Benefits

HyFlex working model

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced scientific and laboratory systems support.
• Proven track record of managing budgets and sourcing services.
• Experience in data management and integration, especially in multiomics.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects end-to-end from strategy to closure.
• Manage project scope, budget, timelines, and resources.
• Translate scientific needs into actionable technology requirements.

Skills

Business analysis

Project management

Data analysis

Effective collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in a scientific or technology field

Tools

LIMS

ELN

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aDigital Technology Lead, Solutions & Programs, who is collaborative, curious, and proactive to join us in our Digital Technology Patient Solutions team, based in our Slough office in United Kingdom.

About the role

You will be working in a Digital Technology team that designs and delivers technology solutions for Patient Solutions, UCB’s research and early development department. You connect scientific needs with robust, compliant technology, leading complex initiatives from strategy through delivery and closure in a matrix organization. You will contribute to architectures and solutions, oversee operations and lifecycle management for part of the Patient Solutions digital technology landscape. Your digital projects accelerate research and development and ultimately have a positive impact on the lives of patients worldwide.

Whoyou’llwork with

You will be working in a global and multidisciplinary team alongside research scientists, technology specialists, data governance colleagues, and external partners. You will engage with stakeholders across science and technology to understand needs, clarify requirements, and translate opportunities into practical, scalable solutions. You will collaborate with enterprise services for operations, compliance, and support, and you will help unite diverse teams by facilitating communities of practice to share innovation and accelerate delivery in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Whatyou’lldo

• Lead projects end-to-end: strategy, set up, planning, execution and closure
• Manage scope, budget, timelines, resources and stakeholders for complex projects and initiatives
• Translate scientific needs into clear, actionable technology requirements and roadmaps
• Propose, co-create, and champion architectures, solutions, and improvement initiatives
• Oversee interdependencies, scale transversal solutions, and ensure compliant operations
• Follow emerging technologies closely and participate in defining the (digital) technology roadmap for Patient Solutions and accelerate digital transformation

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

• Master’s degree in a scientific or technology field; good knowledge in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, physics, or related sciences
• Experience with business analysis and support for advanced scientific and laboratory systems, lifecycle and validation knowledge
• Proven project management, budget management and sourcing of services and licenses
• Experience with prioritization, issue resolution, influencing with impact, and effective collaboration in culturally diverse, international teams
• Experience in data analysis, data management, and data integration (e.g., including multiomics, LIMS, ELN, etc.) such as genomics and proteomics
• Understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnological research, ability to bridge research and technology with clear communication toward scientific and IT-technical stakeholders
• Curious and innovative mindset with a positive ‘can do’ attitude

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.

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.