Data Architect

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Data Architect who is agile and innovative to lead the Patient Solutions Data Foundations team based in Slough UK (Windlesham Surrey 2027) Braine lAlleud Belgium or Boston US.

About the role
You will play a key role in shaping how data is structured governed and used across the organisation. You will define standards for data and metadata enabling scalable high-quality data foundations that support research innovation and AI-driven insights.

Who youll work with
Reporting to the Head of Digital Strategy & Innovation you will collaborate with scientific leaders across Research and Early Development. You will also partner closely with Digital Technology and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure alignment across systems and platforms.

What youll do

• Define and govern enterprise ontologies and identifiers to ensure consistent and traceable data across the organisation
• Implement scalable metadata management processes to improve data quality lineage and discoverability
• Lead adoption of AI tools to automate metadata extraction and improve knowledge management
• Partner with data owners to embed standards at the point of data creation
• Design and refine scalable data models aligned to research and business needs
• Develop data products supporting priority programmes and strategic use cases.

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

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Data Science Information Management or related field
• Experience in enterprise data architecture metadata governance and data modelling
• Strong understanding of structured and unstructured data management
• Experience applying AI-driven approaches to data or metadata management
• Ability to work across complex environments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Relevant certifications (e.g. DAMA TOGAF CDMP) are a plus

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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