Research Record Mgmt Strategy & Ops Lead (UK)

UCB S.A.; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Slough is seeking a Research Record Management Strategy & Operations Lead. This role requires a Master's degree and at least 8 years of experience in managing research data and documents in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting. Key responsibilities include leading the implementation of research data management strategies and ensuring compliance across systems. The ideal candidate is fluent in both French and English and possesses strong project management skills.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in research data/document management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business necessitates.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the implementation of an Electronic Lab Notebook strategy.
• Manage access rights and training for PatentSafe solution.
• Lead the design of a global system for research compliance document management.

Skills

Research data management

Project management

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Electronic Lab Notebook systems

Document management systems

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Research Record Management Strategy & Operations Lead who is passionate and agile to join us in our Patient Solutions Group based in Slough, UK.

About the role

The Research Record Management Strategy & Operations Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping, consolidating and executing the global strategy for research data and record lifecycle management.

This individual will lead the design, implementation, and governance of systems and processes that ensure the integrity, accessibility, and compliance of research records across the Patient Solutions organization.

Who you’ll work with

Reporting to the Head of Business Operations.

What you’ll do

• Electronic Lab Notebook for research:
  • Define and lead the implementation of a cohesive Electronic Lab Notebook strategy, in full alignment with Digital and IT teams, aligned with scientific and digitalization needs.
  • Play the role of the system owner: user access strategy, ensure training is up-to-date, system compliance monitoring, and acceptance testing during IT changes.
  • Collaborate with IT and scientific teams to ensure ELN scalability and integration with other platforms.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Management system of research ELN record:
  • Lead the ownership transition from Facilities to Patient Solutions.
  • Manage access rights, user onboarding, and training of the PatentSafe solution.
  • Design and continuously improve (future) system functionalities and user interfaces to enhance usability and compliance.
  • Keep internal policies up-to-date and monitor system usage compliance.
• Lead the design and deployment of a global system for research compliance document management that will support the full document lifecycle management, including classification, retention, and secure disposal.

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

• Master’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Information Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in research data/document management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven experience with Electronic Lab Notebook and document management systems.
• Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Interact and communicate with all levels in the organization and with external partners.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business necessitates.
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).

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.