DT Lead, Single Systems - CMC Development Sciences

Salary: £70,000 - 110,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology and technology project delivery
• Strong technical background in Windows-based computerized systems and DT-managed environments, with the ability to manage and sustain secure, reliable, and compliant solutions
• Strong knowledge of application environments, Windows operating systems, workstation technologies, infrastructure services, networking, servers, storage, and cloud platforms
• Solid understanding of identity and access management, cybersecurity, data integrity, and operational compliance principles
• Experience with qualification, validation, and regulated environments; experience in GxP environments is considered a strong advantage
• Ability to translate business and operational requirements into secure, sustainable, and compliant technology solutions
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business insights and decision-ready recommendations for senior leaders and executive stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital innovation, with the ability to identify practical business applications
• Experience supporting laboratory, engineering, development sciences, manufacturing, or industrial environments is considered a strong plus
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another regulated environment is considered a plus
• Fluent in English; French and/or Dutch is considered an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage a portfolio of Industrial Single Systems, ensuring secure, reliable, compliant, and efficient operation throughout their lifecycle
• Act as the primary DT point of contact for systems within scope, ensuring alignment between business priorities, DT roadmaps, governance requirements, and operational needs
• Partner with Functional System Owners, business stakeholders, portfolio roles, delivery teams, vendors, and Digital Technology functions to assess demand, prioritize initiatives, and define implementation roadmaps
• Lead solution design and coordinate implementation, integration, qualification, validation, testing, and transition into operation for new and existing systems
• Ensure systems comply with GxP, cybersecurity, quality, regulatory, and service management requirements while maintaining data integrity, resilience, and business continuity
• Collaborate with vendors, DT teams, and service component owners to resolve technical issues, optimize system performance, and continuously improve supported environments
• Drive lifecycle management activities including upgrades, maintenance, risk management, remediation planning, technical modernization, and future system evolution
• Synthesize complex technical, operational, compliance, and business information into compelling narratives, executive communications, and actionable recommendations that enable informed decision-making at leadership levels
• Explore and leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities, to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and business value while maintaining compliance and governance expectations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of DT governance, delivery models, standards, and operating practices supporting the Single Systems landscape

Technologies:

• AI
• Cloud
• Windows
• Support

More:

We are UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology, with more than 9,000 people across the globe inspired by patients and driven by science. We are hiring a DT Lead, Single Systems – CMC Development Sciences to join our Digital Technology team in Slough, United Kingdom. We work in a hybrid-first model, with local hubs bringing teams together and roles typically requiring 40% of time in the office unless stated otherwise. We offer a caring, supportive, inclusive culture where we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth, with a human focus on our patients, our employees, and our planet.

last updated 36 week of 2026