Senior Project Lead Programmer (Belgium)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Senior Project Lead Programmer to join us in our Biometric & Data Science team to be based in any of our Brussels (Belgium) Monheim (Germany) Slough (UK) or Raleigh (US) offices

About the role

The Senior Project Lead Programmer will drive the strategic development governance and execution of open-source initiatives within the Biometrics function. This role is central to advancing innovation in statistical programming data science and clinical analytics through open collaboration transparent tooling and community engagement. The position will work closely with Programming andBiostatisticsteams to ensure open-source efforts are scientifically rigorous regulatory-compliant and operationally impactful. Provide strategic technical operating and tactical transformation change and implementation of state-of-the-art programming and play a central leading role in the continuous transformation of the BDS organization at all levels: talent capability build/needs optimized and efficient operating model initiatives systems and strategy. Will optimize scoping input and solution provision through collaborations cross functionally.

Who youll work with

You will report into the Head of Programming Visualisation & Reporting

What youll do

• Define and implement the programming teams open-source innovation strategy aligned with the department goals.
• Develop thevision and roadmap for open-sourcetoolsthatdirectlysupport theBiometricsdepartment including programming visualization and reporting needs but not limited to.
• Drive innovation in clinical trial analyses using R to improve the efficiency of study results analysis delivery for the Programming team
• Champion open-source principles across departments including R&D IT Regulatory Affairs and Data Science.
• Represent the company in external open-source consortia (e.g. Pharmaverse PHUSE etc.).
• Responsible to lead high complex projects with multiple stakeholders (internal and external stakeholders) and articulated structure Lead and shape the continuous learning and upskilling culture for a modern Biometrics (Programming) organization

Interested For this position youll need the following education experience and skills:

• MSc (preferred) in Statistics Mathematical Statistical Computer Science or Life Science or equivalent
• Deep understanding of open-source ecosystems licensing models and software development practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across scientific and technical domains.
• Experience with regulatory environments and data standards (e.g. CDISC HL7).
• Proficiency in platforms like GitHub and tools such as R Python Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience contributing to or leading open-source projects in clinical research or statistical programming.

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 dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent 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 thats 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 weve 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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