Digital Technology Lead

Make your mark for patients. We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead – Regulatory Analytics who is collaborative, solution‑driven and curious to join us in the Digital Technology Regulatory team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium.

About The Role

Data, Analytics and AI are crucial in any high performing organization and this role aims to lead these ambitions in our regulatory space. You will work in a team that supports various types of strategic decision making in clinical development and regulatory submissions. In this role, you will define approaches, KPIs and digital solutions that support data‑enabled decision making and operations of our regulatory submissions processes. You will partner with colleagues to understand their needs and translate them into clear digital, AI‑enabled roadmaps. You will ensure that systems, data foundations and pipelines are reliable, secure and compliant, while also helping to introduce new solutions and data products that strengthen efficiency and quality.

Who you’ll work with

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders involved in managing regulatory activities, interactions and submissions, including patient solutions, medical teams, regulatory functions, safety experts and digital technology specialists. You will partner with colleagues across integration, security, compliance and enterprise platforms to ensure solutions work seamlessly and remain compliant. You will also liaise with global business leaders to ensure digital capabilities and reporting frameworks reflect real needs and support future improvements. This role requires strong communication, partnership and the ability to navigate a diverse and international environment.

What You’ll Do

• Establish and manage the many different internal and external data foundations and AI‑powered solutions that feed strategic decision making in the regulatory operations and submission space.
• Own the digital systems dedicated to these data and AI solutions.
• Translate further regulatory operations and strategy needs into digital roadmaps and capabilities that support the submission process.
• Manage projects and change requests to deliver high‑quality solutions on time and within agreed budgets.
• Identify improvement opportunities and propose innovative ideas based on market trends and best practices.
• Guide business partners towards realistic and impactful solutions aligned with clear value cases.
• Ensure all related systems are secure, reliable, compliant and aligned with global processes and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Master degree in a scientific, technical, digital or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in technology, ideally in a GxP environment.
• Experience leading projects and working as a product owner or business analyst.
• Experience with pharmaceutical regulations and associated data models and standards.
• Strong ability to work across global, multicultural settings and build collaborative partnerships.
• Fluent in English, any other language is a plus.

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 EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note if your enquiry does not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.