Digital Technology Lead Medical Affairs

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a DT Lead Medical Affairs who is strategic, collaborative, and results-driven to join us in our Digital Technology Patient Evidence team, based in our HQ office in Brussels, Belgium.

About the role

In this global role, you will lead the digital technology strategy and delivery for Medical Affairs systems supporting both clinical development and marketed products. You will oversee key platforms enabling medical activities, ensuring they are secure, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

You will play a central role in shaping the technology roadmap, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless system integration across functions. By combining technical expertise with strategic thinking, you will help improve operational efficiency and deliver meaningful value for patients and stakeholders.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Safety, and Digital Technology colleagues across the organization.

You will also partner with external technology providers and subject matter experts to deliver best-in-class solutions. The team is global, diverse, and focused on innovation, working together to ensure connected systems and high-quality outcomes across all medical technology platforms.

What you’ll do

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of Medical Affairs digital technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business priorities and global objectives


• Oversee system operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, data integrity, and cybersecurity requirements across all supported platforms


• Act as system owner, managing release cycles, validation activities, and continuous improvements to maintain high performance and compliance


• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver solutions that enhance efficiency and user experience


• Build and manage partnerships with technology providers to implement new features and stay aligned with industry best practices.


• Ensure integration and connectivity across systems, enabling seamless data flow and supporting cross-functional collaboration


• Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in technology, life sciences, or a related field


• At least three years of experience in a technology role within the healthcare or life sciences environment


• Experience working with enterprise platforms supporting medical or regulated processes


• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements for digital systems and data management


• Proven ability to manage projects, stakeholders, and technology delivery in a global environment


• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and business understanding


• Fluent in English with strong communication and collaboration skills

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. 
 
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