Safety System Program Lead

UCB S.A.; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Safety Systems & Reporting Lead in Slough or Brussels. This role involves managing critical safety systems, ensuring they are effectively implemented and maintained. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in safety systems technology, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Join us to make a significant impact in patient care while growing professionally in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive company culture

Global work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in safety systems or related technology.
• Broad expertise across multiple domains, preferably in signal detection.
• Experience leading complex projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities such as system configuration and user training.
• Lead projects to implement new systems or complex process changes.
• Develop reports and visualizations for safety decision-making.
• Ensure systems are validated and compliant throughout their lifecycle.
• Identify business needs and support acceptance testing.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Experience in safety systems

Stakeholder management

Data management and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Safety Systems & Reporting Lead who is innovative, collaborative, and detail‑oriented to join us in our Patient Safety team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium or in Slough, UK.

About the role

You will be working in a team that manages and maintains computer systems supporting patient safety. You will ensure these systems are fit for purpose, effectively implemented and maintained, supporting effective processes and decision‑making across global operations. The Systems team plays a critical role in providing technology solutions to a wide range of processes within Patient Safety. This position will have a primary focus on activities related to signal detection, assessment, benefit–risk management and medical writing, while also contributing to broader safety operations as needed.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a diverse, cross‑functional team of safety, technology, and analytics professionals. Collaboration with internal and external partners—including IT, regulatory, clinical, and business units—is key to delivering impactful solutions.

What you’ll do

• Manage operational activities such as system configuration, access management, monitoring, incident analysis, and user training.
• Lead projects to implement new systems or complex process changes, ensuring successful delivery.
• Develop and deliver reports and visualizations to support safety decision‑making.
• Ensure systems are validated, compliant, and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
• Identify business needs, collect requirements, and support acceptance testing and validation.
• Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education, experience, and skills

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Significant experience in safety systems or related technology, with broad expertise across multiple domains preferably with a strength in signal detection and safety science.
• Strong project management skills, including experience leading complex projects and teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience in data management and reporting.
• Fluent in business English.

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 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.

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.