Global Head Of Data Acquisition

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Global Head of Data Acquisition

We are looking for a Global Head of Data Acquisition who is Collaborative, Curious, and Care focused to join our Integrated Insights, Patient Evidence team, based at our UCB offices in either Raleigh, North Carolina or Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

About the role

You are going to shape a data strategy for the whole organization, helping UCB understand patient needs and make meaningful decisions. You will turn important business questions into clear data priorities, ensuring every dataset supports better outcomes for people living with severe diseases. You will support the Human‑Science balance by making high‑quality healthcare data accessible, trusted, and ready for deeper insights.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate with a supportive global network across development and commercialization. You will partner with therapeutic area teams, Real‑World Evidence colleagues, medical partners, commercial teams, and the Global Data Office. You will also work with Digital Technology, purchasing, finance, and external data providers to ensure data suitability, compliance, and long‑term value. You will be surrounded by teammates who share curiosity, collaboration, and commitment to patient value.

What you will do

• You will enable a unified data strategy supporting all therapeutic areas
• You will contribute to shaping the team's vision and operating model
• You will support specialists ensuring high‑value data acquisitions
• You will collaborate with senior partners to prioritize data needs
• You will coordinate how we explore global data sources and partnerships
• You will create plans for how data supports key portfolio priorities

Interested?

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

• Master's or Doctor's degree in a quantitative field
• Experience advising on data acquisition strategy for key applications
• Experience working with different types of global healthcare data
• Experience supporting and developing teams in complex environments
• Ability to translate business needs into clear data requirements
• Ability to collaborate effectively across scientific and business teams

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

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, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.

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.

Requisition ID: 93118

Recruiter: Parth Suthar

Hiring Manager: Kris Bruynseels

Talent Partner: Cornelius Luedtke

Job Level: SM I

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