DT Lead, Single Systems CMC Development Sciences (UK)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a DT Lead Single Systems CMC Development Sciences who is collaborative solution-oriented and proactive to join our Digital Technology team in our office in Slough in the United Kingdom.

In this role you will own a portfolio of Industrial Single Systems supporting CMC Development Sciences environments. Single Systems are localized technical environments composed of dedicated workstations applications and connected technologies supporting laboratory instruments scientific equipment and operational assets.

You will ensure these systems remain secure reliable compliant and aligned with business needs throughout their lifecycle while supporting digital transformation initiatives operational excellence and innovation.

You will work at the intersection of Digital Technology science engineering and business operations ensuring that systems meet the highest standards of cybersecurity data integrity operational resilience and GxP compliance.

Who youll work with

You will work closely with CMC Development Sciences scientists Functional System Owners business stakeholders vendors and Digital Technology colleagues to deliver reliable and compliant digital solutions.

You will collaborate with experts across infrastructure cybersecurity cloud services service management application delivery validation and the Industrial Squad to ensure systems are aligned with DT standards governance requirements and service expectations.

As a trusted DT partner you will help stakeholders balance innovation compliance operational excellence risk management and long-term sustainability of the supported landscape.

What youll do

• Own and manage a portfolio of Industrial Single Systems ensuring secure reliable compliant and efficient operation throughout their lifecycle
• Act as the primary DT point of contact for systems within scope ensuring alignment between business priorities DT roadmaps governance requirements and operational needs
• Partner with Functional System Owners business stakeholders portfolio roles delivery teams vendors and Digital Technology functions to assess demand prioritize initiatives and define implementation roadmaps
• Lead solution design and coordinate implementation integration qualification validation testing and transition into operation for new and existing systems
• Ensure systems comply with GxP cybersecurity quality regulatory and service management requirements while maintaining data integrity resilience and business continuity
• Collaborate with vendors DT teams and service component owners to resolve technical issues optimize system performance and continuously improve supported environments
• Drive lifecycle management activities including upgrades maintenance risk management remediation planning technical modernization and future system evolution
• Synthesize complex technical operational compliance and business information into compelling narratives executive communications and actionable recommendations that enable informed decision-making at leadership levels
• Explore and leverage emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities to improve productivity operational efficiency and business value while maintaining compliance and governance expectations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of DT governance delivery models standards and operating practices supporting the Single Systems landscape

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology Engineering Computer Science or a related field
• 5 years of experience in Information Technology and technology project delivery
• Strong technical background in Windows-based computerized systems and DT-managed environments with the ability to manage and sustain secure reliable and compliant solutions
• Strong knowledge of application environments Windows operating systems workstation technologies infrastructure services networking servers storage and cloud platforms
• Solid understanding of identity and access management cybersecurity data integrity and operational compliance principles
• Experience with qualification validation and regulated environments; experience in GxP environments is considered a strong advantage
• Ability to translate business and operational requirements into secure sustainable and compliant technology solutions
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business insights and decision-ready recommendations for senior leaders and executive stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) automation and digital innovation with the ability to identify practical business applications
• Experience supporting laboratory engineering development sciences manufacturing or industrial environments is considered a strong plus
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another regulated environment is considered a plus
• Fluent in English. French and/or Dutch is considered an advantage

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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