Recruitment Data Policies Digital Technology Lab Technology & Operations Specialist (United Kingdom)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Digital Technology Lab Technology & Operations Specialistwho is proactive solution-oriented and collaborative to joinour Digital Technology Patient Solutions team based in our office inSlough United Kingdom.

About the Role
You will play a key role in defining implementing and managing technology solutions that support Research & Early Development activities particularly within Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) environments. Your expertise will ensure that lab automation platforms and scientific IT systems are effectively integrated compliant and aligned with business needs.

Who Youll Work With
You will be working in a team that partners closely with Research stakeholders Digital Technology colleagues Quality Assurance and Compliance teams. Together you will ensure that technology solutions enhance productivity maintain compliance and support research innovation.

What Youll Do

• Define and implement digital solutions for GxP lab automation and data management
• Oversee compliance of GxP IT systems ensuring proper documentation and validation
• Act as the DT System Owner (DTSO) for key GLP and GCP applications
• Your focus will be mainly on GCP systems for research typically systems used for modelling and simulations applications in the Quantitative Clinical Pharmarcology (QCP) area
• Provide third-level technical support for the systems you will own
• Lead vendor coordination and internal IT Subject Matter Experts for scientific applications
• Project Management: Drive technology selection implementation and lifecycle management for research systems
• Support internal and external audits and ensure follow-up on corrective actions
• Collaborate with global Digital Technology teams to align on compliance strategies (incl. developing frameworks to develop validation frameworks for AI systems and capabilities used in Research)
  
  

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

• Masters degree in IT Engineering Life Sciences or a related field
• Strong technical affinity with IT systems and scientific instrumentation
• 3 years of experience in a similar role within GxP environments
• Experience in managing digital lab automation and research workflows
• Experience with Modeling and Simulations tools e.g. Nonmem R Python
• Knowledge of IT compliance frameworks (e.g. Computerized Systems Validation)
• Ability to manage stakeholders in an international multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in technology project management from strategy to implementation
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English ideally with a good knowledge of French

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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