Digital Technology Lead, Single Systems

Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for a Digital Technology Lead, Single Systems – CMC Development Sciences who is collaborative, solution-oriented, and proactive to join our Digital Technology team in our office in Braine L'alleud, in Belgium.
In this role, you will own a portfolio of Industrial Single Systems supporting CMC Development Sciences environments. Single Systems are localized technical environments composed of dedicated workstations, applications, and connected technologies supporting laboratory instruments, scientific equipment, and operational assets.
You will ensure these systems remain secure, reliable, compliant, and aligned with business needs throughout their lifecycle while supporting digital transformation initiatives, operational excellence, and innovation.
You will work at the intersection of Digital Technology, science, engineering, and business operations, ensuring that systems meet the highest standards of cybersecurity, data integrity, operational resilience, and GxP compliance.
Who you'll work withYou will work closely with CMC Development Sciences scientists, Functional System Owners, business stakeholders, vendors, and Digital Technology colleagues to deliver reliable and compliant digital solutions.
You will collaborate with experts across infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, service management, application delivery, validation, and the Industrial Squad to ensure systems are aligned with DT standards, governance requirements, and service expectations.
As a trusted DT partner, you will help stakeholders balance innovation, compliance, operational excellence, risk management, and long-term sustainability of the supported landscape.

What you'll do
Own and manage a portfolio of Industrial Single Systems, ensuring secure, reliable, compliant, and efficient operation throughout their lifecycleAct as the primary DT point of contact for systems within scope, ensuring alignment between business priorities, DT roadmaps, governance requirements, and operational needsPartner with Functional System Owners, business stakeholders, portfolio roles, delivery teams, vendors, and Digital Technology functions to assess demand, prioritize initiatives, and define implementation roadmapsLead solution design and coordinate implementation, integration, qualification, validation, testing, and transition into operation for new and existing systemsEnsure systems comply with GxP, cybersecurity, quality, regulatory, and service management requirements while maintaining data integrity, resilience, and business continuityCollaborate with vendors, DT teams, and service component owners to resolve technical issues, optimize system performance, and continuously improve supported environmentsDrive lifecycle management activities including upgrades, maintenance, risk management, remediation planning, technical modernization, and future system evolutionSynthesize complex technical, operational, compliance, and business information into compelling narratives, executive communications, and actionable recommendations that enable informed decision-making at leadership levelsExplore and leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities, to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and business value while maintaining compliance and governance expectationsContribute to the continuous improvement of DT governance, delivery models, standards, and operating practices supporting the Single Systems landscapeInterested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skillsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field5+ years of experience in Information Technology and technology project deliveryStrong technical background in Windows-based computerized systems and DT-managed environments, with the ability to manage and sustain secure, reliable, and compliant solutionsStrong knowledge of application environments, Windows operating systems, workstation technologies, infrastructure services, networking, servers, storage, and cloud platformsSolid understanding of identity and access management, cybersecurity, data integrity, and operational compliance principlesExperience with qualification, validation, and regulated environments; experience in GxP environments is considered a strong advantageAbility to translate business and operational requirements into secure, sustainable, and compliant technology solutionsStrong strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business insights and decision-ready recommendations for senior leaders and executive stakeholdersDemonstrated interest in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital innovation, with the ability to identify practical business applicationsExperience supporting laboratory, engineering, development sciences, manufacturing,