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Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Data Office Domain Lead who is collaborative, delivery‑driven, and strategic to join us in our Data Office team, based in Slough office in the United Kingdom.
About the role
As a Data Office Domain Lead, you will be accountable for driving the adoption of UCB’s global data strategy, governance, and best practices within one or more functional domains. You will ensure data enablement, governance, reuse, and lifecycle management are embedded across projects and digital solutions. Working closely with business stakeholders, IT, and the broader Data Office, you will translate the enterprise data strategy into tangible, domain‑level outcomes that support innovation, analytics, and operational excellence.
Who you’ll work with
You will partner closely with domain stakeholders, functional leaders, project managers, and IT representatives to implement data strategy and solutions. You will collaborate with other Data Office leaders to set priorities, deliver transversal initiatives, and communicate progress to leadership forums. You will also contribute actively to the wider Digital Culture and Data community across UCB.
What you’ll do
Drive implementation of UCB’s global data strategy within assigned domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and priorities
Ensure consistent application of data lifecycle policies, including ownership, governance, quality, security, and privacy of domain data assets
Partner with IT to deliver fit‑for‑purpose data platforms, infrastructure, and tooling aligned with best practices
Enable data sharing, reuse, and discoverability through effective structuring, cataloging, and search capabilities
Act as a delivery‑oriented business partner, developing data products and capabilities addressing analytics, technology, and process needs
Contribute to Data Office planning, execution, and communication, supporting leadership decision‑making and community engagement
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
Master’s degree in data, engineering, or related discipline.
5+ years’ experience in data engineering, software development, or digital project delivery
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and its unique data challenges would be a strong asset
Proven track record of implementing data strategies in large organizations
Strong knowledge of data governance, privacy, and quality standards
Effective communicator able to mediate between business and technical teams
Comfortable navigating a global, matrixed organizational structure
Curious, collaborative, and driven to simplify and automate where possible
Skilled at identifying and solving complex cross-functional data challenges
Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.
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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.
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.
Requisition ID: 93610
Recruiter: Leonor de la Vega
Hiring Manager: David Lee
Talent Partner: Britta Gotsch
Job Level: MM I
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