Data Architect

UCB
Eigenbrakel, Belgium
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Architecture Data Infrastructure Digital Technology Information Management Metadata Meta-Data Management Unstructured Data Togaf Information Technology Data Analytics

Job description

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 l’Alleud, Belgium or Boston, US. About the roleYou 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 you’ll work withReporting 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 you’ll doDefine and govern enterprise ontologies and identifiers to ensure consistent and traceable data across the organisationImplement scalable metadata management processes to improve data quality, lineage, and discoverabilityLead adoption of AI tools to automate metadata extraction and improve knowledge managementPartner with data owners to embed standards at the point of data creationDesign and refine scalable data models aligned to research and business needsDevelop data products supporting priority programmes and strategic use cases. Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skillsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, or related fieldExperience in enterprise data architecture, metadata governance, and data modellingStrong understanding of structured and unstructured data managementExperience applying AI-driven approaches to data or metadata managementAbility to work across complex environments and collaborate with diverse stakeholdersRelevant 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 don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t 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 that’s 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, we’ve 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. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requirements

quality, lineage, and discoverabilityLead adoption of AI tools to automate metadata extraction and improve knowledge managementPartner with data owners to embed standards at the point of data creationDesign and refine scalable data models aligned to research and business needsDevelop data products supporting priority programmes and strategic use cases. Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skillsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, or related fieldExperience in enterprise data architecture, metadata governance, and data modellingStrong understanding of structured and unstructured data managementExperience applying AI-driven approaches to data or metadata managementAbility to work across complex environments and collaborate with diverse stakeholdersRelevant 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 aaV

About the company

_ 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 don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t 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 that’s 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, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or aaaaaa the 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. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

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