IT Lead - Transversal Delivery

Make your mark for patients

UCB is seeking to hire an exceptional IT Lead in Transversal Delivery as part of our IT Early Solutions (ES) team . The primary objective of the role is to lead the delivery of (complex) technology initiatives aligned with the Early Solutions strategic priorities, acting as a role model for efficient delivery and cross-team collaboration.

This person will apply their extensive understanding of technology in life sciences research and IT strategy & architecture to ensure that the selected solutions are fully aligned with the IT (ES) application, data and broader technology strategy.

He / She will also lead highly streamlined, multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver end-to-end data and technology solutions.

Note : This position will be a hybrid role ( not remote ) with our hire to be based out of UCB’s Boston R&D Hub in Cambridge, MA.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Drive complex projects / programs from the early stages of strategic planning, project set-up and partnering, over execution and project closure.
• Manage projects / programs in terms of scope, schedule, cost and stakeholders to successfully deliver complex technology initiatives.

Apply the appropriate project management methodologies, including agile and waterfall (incl. GxP requirements, where applicable).

• Closely monitor and communicate on project status, including potential interdependencies, risks, issues and mitigations.
• You will strategically identify opportunities that add value, based on a solid understanding of technology in the life sciences research context, insight in IT architecture and IT delivery models.
• You must also collaborate effectively across IT teams to strengthen, streamline and future-proof the Early Solutions data, code and compute infrastructure.

REQUIREMENTS : Education

Education

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in a relevant field is required

Business Knowledge and Technical Expertise

• Work experience in IT project and program management of advanced technology, including end responsibility for all aspects of delivery and the IT compliance context.
• Deep understanding of IT system lifecycle management (implementation & routine run).
• Solid working knowledge of current and emerging technology architectures.
• Understanding of lab systems, scientific experiment data acquisition, data integration, data analysis, as well as the emerging in-silico science area.
• Experience using analysis and analytics scientific software such as modeling & simulation software, statistical software and data analysis applications.

Management and Leadership skills

• Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, e.g. driving conversations ensuring value identification in an opportunity-rich working environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a highly dynamic environment is crucial.
• Experience working in a multi-facetted, highly collaborative environment is essential, as well as the ability to foster effective conversations on diverse viewpoints.

Salary Range : $166,800 to $218,925

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!