Digital Lead, Clinical Analytics

Make your mark for patients We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead, Clinical Analytics to join our Digital Technology – Clinical Patient Evidence team based out of Raleigh, NC (hybrid). About The Role This pivotal role centers on leveraging advanced analytics and business intelligence to drive data-informed decision‑making across Clinical Operations (GCSO) and digital technology initiatives. The position is responsible for designing and implementing robust analytics strategies that support the full spectrum of clinical trial activities, from planning to execution and optimization. This role will champion the adoption and integration of cutting‑edge analytics and business intelligence technologies—including PowerBI, AI, GenAI, and large language models (LLMs)—to enhance core clinical development processes. Who You’ll Work With This individual will work in close partnership with stakeholders throughout the clinical development and clinical study operations journey, identifying opportunities to harness data, uncovering actionable insights, and translating complex analytics into innovative, scalable business solutions. What You’ll Do Develop and execute the roadmap for clinical analytics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, initiatives and industry best practices. Oversee the planning, implementation, and lifecycle management of clinical analytics projects and platforms. Ensure successful integration of digital solutions with internal and external systems, including CROs, labs, and regulatory partners. Assume the role of a system owner (ITSO) for designated projects, ensuring end‑to‑end responsibility for the success of IT implementations, including computerized system validation activities. Partner with clinical operations, Clinical Data Management, and various Digital Tech teams to define requirements and deliver scalable, user‑centric solutions. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology partners (internal/external). Demonstrate a broad understanding of internal and external data flows, processes in UCB and Drug Development, and act as a business champion for data as a corporate asset and the digitalization process. Ensure all digital solutions comply with GxP, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory standards. Oversee validation, documentation, and audit readiness of clinical analytics platforms. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and advanced analytics. Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of new tools and methodologies to enhance clinical trial efficiency. Manage relationships with technology vendors, ensuring service quality, cost‑effectiveness, and alignment with business needs. Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills Required Bachelors degree in computer science or related field. 5+ years of experience in an Information Technology environment, with 3+ years in the pharmaceutical industry. Ability to use analytical environments like PowerBI, Spotfire, Qlik to discover insights. Preferred Experience with key technology services providers and best practices of the industry. Experience in business and IT process outsourcing and external partner collaboration. Experience in system integration. Experience in process assessment, analysis, modelling, improvement and automation methodology. Experience in system validation in the pharmaceutical industry. Passion for Data Science and developing analytical solutions. Knowledge in advanced analytics (including machine learning) and data mining technologies. This position reasonably anticipates a base salary range of $125,000 - $165,000 . 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. Equal Opportunity 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. 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