Digital Manufacturing Transformation Lead (US)

UCB S.A.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 237,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB in Atlanta, United States, seeks a Head of Digital Technology - Manufacturing US to lead the digital technology strategy for our flagship biologics manufacturing program. This hybrid role focuses on combining digital technologies, cybersecurity, data platforms and enterprise systems to enable an intelligent, compliant, future-ready facility.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing and business leaders across the US and Europe to drive governance, vendor delivery and executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science or related discipline.
• 8+ years leading complex manufacturing technology programs or projects in manufacturing.
• Experience delivering large-scale technology programs from design through implementation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technology architecture and system integration, including informational and operational technology.
• Experience managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks, vendors and governance structures.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, validation, data integrity and regulatory requirements.
• Experience partnering with engineering, manufacturing and business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decisions.
• Strong communication, facilitation and executive engagement capabilities.

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

Manufacturing technology leadership

Program management

System integration

Cybersecurity knowledge

Executive engagement

Vendor governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

UCB in Atlanta, United States, seeks a Head of Digital Technology - Manufacturing US to lead the digital technology strategy for our flagship biologics manufacturing program. This hybrid role focuses on combining digital technologies, cybersecurity, data platforms and enterprise systems to enable an intelligent, compliant, future-ready facility.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing and business leaders across the US and Europe to drive governance, vendor delivery and executive