Digital Technology Lab Technology & Operations Specialist (United Kingdom)

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We are looking for a Digital Technology Lab Technology & Operations Specialist who is proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative to join our Digital Technology Patient Solutions team, based in our office in Slough, United Kingdom.

About the Role
You will play a key role in defining, implementing, and managing technology solutions that support Research & Early Development activities, particularly within Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) environments. Your expertise will ensure that lab automation platforms and scientific IT systems are effectively integrated, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Who You’ll Work With
You will be working in a team that partners closely with Research stakeholders, Digital Technology colleagues, Quality Assurance, and Compliance teams. Together, you will ensure that technology solutions enhance productivity, maintain compliance, and support research innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Define and implement digital solutions for GxP lab automation and data management
• Oversee compliance of GxP IT systems, ensuring proper documentation and validation
• Act as the DT System Owner (DTSO) for key GLP and GCP applications
• Your focus will be mainly on GCP systems for research, typically systems used for modelling and simulations applications in the Quantitative Clinical Pharmarcology (QCP) area
• Provide third-level technical support for the systems you will own
• Lead vendor coordination and internal IT Subject Matter Experts for scientific applications
• Project Management: Drive technology selection, implementation, and lifecycle management for research systems
• Support internal and external audits and ensure follow-up on corrective actions
• Collaborate with global Digital Technology teams to align on compliance strategies (incl. developing frameworks to develop validation frameworks for AI systems and capabilities used in Research)
  
  

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

• Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Strong technical affinity with IT systems and scientific instrumentation
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role within GxP environments
• Experience in managing digital lab automation and research workflows
• Experience with Modeling and Simulations tools, e.g. Nonmem, R, Python,…
• Knowledge of IT compliance frameworks (e.g., Computerized Systems Validation)
• Ability to manage stakeholders in an international, multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in technology project management, from strategy to implementation
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English, ideally with a good knowledge of French

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 [email protected] . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requisition ID: 93997

Recruiter: Leonor de la Vega

Hiring Manager: Nicolas Urbin-Choffray

Talent Partner: Britta Gotsch

Job Level: MM II

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