Global Head of Data Acquisition

UCB; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 236,800 - 310,800; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Global Head of Data Acquisition to lead the data strategy, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through high-quality data. This role involves collaboration across teams globally and ensuring that data meets the needs of therapeutic areas.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s or Doctor’s in a quantitative field and experience with healthcare data. UCB promotes a hybrid work model, emphasizing a supportive culture focused on patient value.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• Experience advising on data acquisition for key applications.
• Ability to collaborate across scientific and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape a unified data strategy for the organization.
• Collaborate with senior partners to prioritize data needs.
• Create plans for how data supports key portfolio priorities.

Skills

Data acquisition strategy

Collaboration across teams

Experience with healthcare data

Ability to translate business needs into data requirements

Education

Master’s or Doctor’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

We are looking for a Global Head of Data Acquisition who is Collaborative, Curious, and Care focused to join our Integrated Insights, Patient Evidence team, based at our UCB offices in the Raleigh, North Carolina or Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

About The Role

You are going to shape a data strategy for the whole organization, helping UCB understand patient needs and make meaningful decisions. You will turn important business questions into clear data priorities, ensuring every dataset supports better outcomes for people living with severe diseases. You will support the Human‑Science balance by making high‑quality healthcare data accessible, trusted, and ready for deeper insights.

Who You Will Work With

You will collaborate with a supportive global network across development and commercialization. You will partner with therapeutic area teams, Real‑World Evidence colleagues, medical partners, commercial teams, and the Global Data Office. You will also work with Digital Technology, purchasing, finance, and external data providers to ensure data suitability, compliance, and long‑term value. You will be surrounded by teammates who share curiosity, collaboration, and commitment to patient value.

What You Will Do

• You will enable a unified data strategy supporting all therapeutic areas
• You will contribute to shaping the team’s vision and operating model
• You will support specialists ensuring high‑value data acquisitions
• You will collaborate with senior partners to prioritize data needs
• You will coordinate how we explore global data sources and partnerships
• You will create plans for how data supports key portfolio priorities

Interested?

For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• Master’s or Doctor’s degree in a quantitative field
• Experience advising on data acquisition strategy for key applications
• Experience working with different types of global healthcare data
• Experience supporting and developing teams in complex environments
• Ability to translate business needs into clear data requirements
• Ability to collaborate effectively across scientific and business teams

The reasonably anticipated salary range for this position is $236,800-310,800 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

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.