Global Head of Data Acquisition & Strategy

UCB; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 237,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB seeks a visionary Global Head of Data Acquisition to shape enterprise data strategy and enable data-driven decisions across development and commercialization of medicines.

This hybrid role requires 40% onsite presence and will coordinate with Development, Medical, Real-World Evidence, and Commercial teams to build scalable data capabilities and trusted partnerships with data providers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in healthcare data acquisition, real-world evidence, healthcare analytics, or data strategy.
• Strong understanding of patient-level healthcare data including claims, EHR, imaging, and other real-world data assets.
• Experience evaluating and acquiring healthcare data across multiple geographies, especially US and Europe.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear data requirements and actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global data acquisition strategy across therapeutic areas and portfolio priorities.
• Shape the vision, operating model, and roadmap for the Data Acquisition capability.
• Lead and develop a team of specialists focused on data strategy, partnerships, and enablement.
• Identify, evaluate, and leverage innovative healthcare data sources across global markets, particularly US and Europe.
• Translate business and scientific questions into clear data requirements and acquisition plans.
• Support key decisions across the molecule lifecycle, from development through commercialization.
• Drive adoption of centralized data assets and promote enterprise-wide data usage.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align on data priorities, investments, and governance.
• Build strategic relationships with external data partners and understand evolving healthcare data landscape.
• Promote understanding of data value and limitations to support informed decision-making.

Skills

Data strategy

Stakeholder influence

Team leadership

Healthcare data

Real-world evidence

Cross-functional collaboration

Data governance

Education

Master’s or PhD in quantitative field

Job description

UCB seeks a visionary Global Head of Data Acquisition to shape enterprise data strategy and enable data-driven decisions across development and commercialization of medicines.

This hybrid role requires 40% onsite presence and will coordinate with Development, Medical, Real-World Evidence, and Commercial teams to build scalable data capabilities and trusted partnerships with data providers.