Data Lead Transversal Data Owner

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Data Lead (Transversal Data Owner) who is analytical, collaborative, and highly organized to join our Digital Transformation Team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium.

About the role:

In this role, you will act as the transversal Data Owner across Patient Supply, ensuring that shared, cross‑domain data is consistently defined, governed, and trusted. You will translate global data governance principles into actionable practices, drive clarity and alignment across multiple business domains, and oversee the full lifecycle of critical data assets. You will be instrumental in shaping how Patient Supply manages, protects, and uses data across its operations.

Who you will work with:

You will be part of the Data Strategy Team and you will collaborate closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, SMEs, Process Owners, PDOs, ITSOs, and the Data Governance Core Team. You will support stakeholders across Patient Supply to deploy governance standards, align on definitions, and ensure that shared data remains consistent, reliable, and compliant. You will work cross‑functionally to harmonize data, resolve data issues, and drive governance improvements that support enterprise‑wide needs.

What you will do:

• You will translate global data governance frameworks into clear expectations for other Data Owners.


• You will be responsible for defining shared data assets and ensuring consistent usage across Patient Supply.


• You will manage data quality rules, integrity controls, issue resolution, and lifecycle oversight.


• You will assess the impact of process, system, or structural changes on shared data assets.


• You will coordinate alignment across teams to ensure clear communication of governance rules and ownership.


• You will drive data governance initiatives such as harmonization projects and reference data creation.

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; Collibra certification is a strong asset.


• 1–2 years in data management and 10+ years in pharmaceutical environments.


• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems, GxP regulations, and validation processes.


• Solid understanding of data governance, metadata, lifecycle, quality, and lineage principles.


• Excellent communication and analytical thinking with ability to translate complex concepts.


• Fluency in English and French, with strong autonomy and organization.

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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.