DT Lead Clinical Analytics

UCB S.A.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB S.A. is seeking a Digital Technology Lead for Clinical Analytics in Raleigh, NC. This pivotal role is focused on leveraging advanced analytics to enhance clinical operations and support clinical trial activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, 5+ years of IT experience, and a passion for data science. The position is hybrid, requiring 40% of work in the office.

Join UCB and make your mark for patients with innovative analytics and technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Information Technology environment.
• 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Passion for Data Science and developing analytical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the roadmap for clinical analytics.
• Oversee planning and implementation of clinical analytics projects.
• Ensure successful integration of digital solutions with internal systems.

Skills

PowerBI

Data Science

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or related field

Tools

Spotfire

Qlik

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead, Clinical Analytics to join our Digital Technology – Clinical Patient Evidence team based out of Raleigh, NC.

About the role

This pivotal role centers on leveraging advanced analytics and business intelligence to drive data-informed decision-making across Clinical Operations (GCSO) and digital technology initiatives. The position is responsible for designing and implementing robust analytics strategies that support the full spectrum of clinical trial activities, from planning to execution and optimization.

This role will champion the adoption and integration of cutting-edge analytics and business intelligence technologies—including PowerBI, AI, GenAI, and large language models (LLMs)—to enhance core clinical development processes.

Who you’ll work with

This individual will work in close partnership with stakeholders throughout the clinical development and clinical study operations journey, the role identifies opportunities to harness data, uncovers actionable insights, and translates complex analytics into innovative, scalable business solutions.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute the roadmap for clinical analytics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, initiatives and industry best practices.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and lifecycle management of clinical analytics projects and platforms.
• Ensure successful integration of digital solutions with internal and external systems, including CROs, labs, and regulatory partners.
• Assume the role of a system owner (ITSO) for designated projects, ensuring end-to-end responsibility for the success of IT implementations, including computerized system validation activities.
• Partner with clinical operations, Clinical Data Management, and various Digital Tech teams to define requirements and deliver scalable, user-centric solutions.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology partners (internal/external).
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of internal and external data flows, processes in UCB and Drug Development, and act as a business champion for data as a corporate asset and the digitalization process.
• Ensure all digital solutions comply with GxP, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Oversee validation, documentation, and audit readiness of clinical analytics platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and advanced analytics.
• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of new tools and methodologies to enhance clinical trial efficiency.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business needs.

Interested? Education, experience and skills

Required:

• Bachelors degree in computer sciences or related field
• 5+ years of experience in an Information Technology environment required with 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to use analytical environments like PowerBI, Spotfire, Qlik to discover insights

Preferred:

• Experience with key technology services providers and best practices of the industry.
• Experience in business and IT process outsourcing and external partner collaboration.
• Experience in system integration
• Experience in process assessment, analysis, modelling, improvement and automation methodology.
• Experience in system validation in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Passion for Data Science and developing analytical solutions
• Knowledge in advanced analytics (including machine learning) and data mining technologies

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

Unlessexplicitlystated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office,regardlessof your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail] for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requisition ID: 92282

Recruiter: Rachel Kielb

Hiring Manager: Seb Moity

Talent Partner: Britta Gotsch

Job Level: MM II

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