Global Head of Data Acquisition

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a visionary Global Head of Data Acquisitionwho isCollaborative Curious and Care focusedto join ourIntegrated Insights Patient Evidenceteam based at our headquarter in Atlanta GA Raleigh NC or Boston MA. This hybrid position requires 40% onsite presence.

About the role

This is an opportunity to shape UCBs enterprise-wide data acquisition strategy and ensure the right healthcare data is available to support key decisions across the lifecycle of our medicines.

The role combines strategic leadership healthcare data expertise and stakeholder influence to maximize the value of UCBs data investments and strengthen our understanding of patient needs. A key focus will be building a scalable capability that enables data-driven decision-making across development and commercialization.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate across Development Medical Real-World Evidence Commercial Integrated Insights the Global Data Office and Digital Technology teams. Partnerships with Procurement Finance and external data providers will be essential to ensure data assets are fit-for-purpose compliant and aligned with business priorities.

What you will do

Define and execute a global data acquisition strategy across therapeutic areas and portfolio priorities

Shape the vision operating model and roadmap for the Data Acquisition capability

Lead and develop a team of specialists focused on data strategy partnerships and enablement

Identify evaluate and leverage innovative healthcare data sources across global markets particularly in the US and Europe

Translate business and scientific questions into clear data requirements and acquisition plans

Support key decisions across the molecule lifecycle from development through commercialization

Drive adoption of centralized data assets and promote efficient enterprise-wide data usage

Influence senior stakeholders to align on data priorities investments and governance

Build strategic relationships with external data partners and maintain a strong understanding of the evolving healthcare data landscape

Promote understanding of the value and limitations of healthcare data to support informed decision-making across the organization

Interested

For this role we are looking for the following education experience and skills:

Masters degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline

12 years of experience in healthcare data acquisition real-world evidence healthcare analytics or data strategy

Strong understanding of patient-level healthcare data including claims electronic health records imaging and other real-world data assets

Experience evaluating and acquiring healthcare data across multiple geographies particularly the US and Europe

Understanding of the key business and evidence-generation needs across the pharmaceutical product lifecycle

Experience leading teams and driving strategic initiatives in complex cross-functional environments

Ability to translate business needs into clear data requirements and actionable strategies

Strong communication and influencing skills including the ability to explain data value and limitations to diverse stakeholders

Ability to drive organizational change and encourage adoption of centralized data capabilities

Proven ability to build alignment with senior stakeholders and contribute to enterprise-wide strategy

The reasonably anticipated salary range for this position is $00 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge skills experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

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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