Data Ownership Lead

Make your mark for patients We are looking for a Data Ownership Lead with strong patient data expertise who is operationally driven , analytical and passionate to join us in our Global Data Acquisition and Advanced Analytics team . This position can be based in our Atlanta, Georgia, Raleigh, North Carolina , or Boston, Massachusetts . This hybrid role (at least 40% of the time in office) is limited to 10% travel domestically. About the role You will support the Global Data Acquisition team by onboarding contracted data, ensuring proper data management, and enforcing compliance with regulatory, contractual, and UCB policy requirements. The role requires expertise in global privacy frameworks and provides guidance across the full data lifecycle. You will maintain the Global Data Catalog, support data users through training and best‑practice communication, and collaborate with Legal, Compliance, IT, the Data Office, and other stakeholders to ensure compliant data usage and manage any remediations needed. Who you'll work with Internally, you will work with the Head of Data Acquisition Strategy, Legal and Compliance Leads (US/Global), IT, Data Office, Purchasing, Finance, Regional Data Operations Teams, Business and Functional Leads/Heads. Externally, you will work with external secondary data vendors, globally. What you'll do You will be responsible for enabling exceptional business impact through expert knowledge and enablement of data assets. As part of this role, you will: Partner with external data vendors and internal teams to onboard contracted data. Work with IT, the Data Office, and external partners to ensure data governance aligns with Global Data Office requirements. Guide data processes across the lifecycle (onboarding, use, retirement/retention) to keep assets current and fit for purpose. Maintain visibility of all acquired data and keep the Global Data Catalog updated with accurate information and metadata. Liaise with Global Data Acquisition, IT, Data Office, Legal, and Compliance to meet regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements. Stay current on privacy and regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.) and advise teams accordingly. Ensure compliance of patient‑level data tokenization in the US and globally, including expert determination requirements. Apply risk‑management practices to reduce non‑compliance risks. Lead remediation efforts with Legal and Compliance when issues arise. Develop training on data, compliance, and regulatory frameworks for data users. Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience, and skills Required Bachelor's degree in quantitative area Minimum of 7 years experience working with various forms of pharmaceutical data Minimum of 4 years of experience partnering with internal and external partners Minimum of 2 years exposure with quantitative data evaluation Preferred Master/Doctor's degree in quantitative area Able to thrive in a fastpaced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry Deep expertise in healthcare data, particularly U.S. and ex-U.S. patient‑level claims data Strong ability to translate diverse patientdata questions into analytical approaches Creativity in integrating disparate datasets to solve complex business problems Agile, test‑and‑learn mindset Skilled at tailoring communication to both technical and non‑technical audiences Creative problem‑solving mindset to overcome technical and organizational roadblocks Service‑oriented and results‑driven, with strong motivation to deliver meaningful impact Familiarity with data quality techniques The reasonably anticipated salary range for this position is $148,000-194,300 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 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 explicitly 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 federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self‑identify during the application process. Provision of self‑identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. 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