Data Products Operations Lead

h3Data Products Operations Lead /h3 pMake your mark for patients /p pWe are looking for a Data Products Operations Lead who is strategic, collaborative, and pragmatic to join our transformation initiative named Ruby. bThis role may be based at our headquarters in Anderlecht, Belgium; or in Slough, United Kingdom /b. /p h3About The Role /h3 pYou will establish and lead the capabilities, practices, and services that move data products and artificial intelligence-enabled solutions from design into consistent, scalable, and sustainable business use. You will connect product operations, capability building, adoption, and value delivery across multiple portfolios. By creating clear operating practices, transparent lifecycle management, and practical support, you will help teams use data and artificial intelligence responsibly while improving product performance, adoption, and business outcomes. /p h3Who You’ll Work With /h3 pYou will be working in a team that operates within Data Products Operations and supports global Patient Evidence portfolios. You will lead product operations and artificial intelligence and data literacy capabilities, while partnering with portfolio and product leads, business analysts, data specialists, technology teams, and colleagues in architecture, governance, privacy, compliance, learning, change, finance, and planning. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 ul liDefine and maintain the data product operating model, lifecycle practices, roles, decision points, and minimum expectations. /li liLead product operations, including planning, intake, prioritisation support, product health visibility, and lifecycle coordination. /li liLead artificial intelligence and data literacy capabilities across multiple business portfolios. /li liProvide shared methods, templates, playbooks, measures, and learning resources that improve consistency and reduce duplication. /li liEnsure data products have clear ownership, users, service expectations, adoption plans, support routes, and value measures. /li liCreate visibility of product status, dependencies, risks, usage, adoption, and business outcomes. /li liEmbed user feedback, testing, incidents, adoption insights, and value measurement into continuous product improvement. /li liBuild and develop a team with clear accountabilities, shared standards, and strong cross-portfolio collaboration. /li liInterested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills /li liA bachelor’s degree in business, data, analytics, artificial intelligence, information management, technology, life sciences, organisational development, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. /li liExtensive experience in data product operations, product management, analytics, digital transformation, or business enablement. /li liDemonstrated experience leading teams and building new operating capabilities within a complex, collaborative organisation. /li liExperience establishing product lifecycle practices, governance routines, service expectations, performance measures, and continuous improvement. /li liStrong understanding of data products, data governance, semantics, analytics, and responsible artificial intelligence practices. /li liExperience partnering with business leaders, product leads, business analysts, data teams, and technology teams. /li liStrong coaching, facilitation, and influencing skills, balancing strategic direction with disciplined delivery and service orientation. /li liExperience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences is preferred. /li /ul h3About Us /h3 pUCB 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. /p h3Why work with us? /h3 pAt 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. /p pAt 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. /p pUCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. /p pShould you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will