Data Architecture Lead, Life Science

We are looking for a highly motivated hands-on leader to work with teams within research and beyond, to shape and implement data architecture vision across research data landscape with the goal of accelerating early and preclinical pharmaceutical research

Who you'll work with

The Life Science Data Architecture Lead is part of the Data Enablement team that is responsible for maximizing value extracted from data in discovery and pre-clinical research through the definition and executing of the data strategy. The team aims to improve data readiness/reuse, implementing better data management and knowledge management practices, ensuring proper data governance and overall increasing data literacy and data maturity levels across research teams.

What you'll do

• Define strategy and approach for data architecture across critical data types e.g. omics


• Conduct landscape assessment of external data management systems/ vendors and conduct proof of concept/ pilot projects


• Manage data ingestion from external data sources to develop and maintain data repositories.


• Support data science community in providing sufficient data foundations/ repositories to develop data products.


• Perform project management role to lead specific data initiatives.


• Establish computational strategies to accelerate research activities.


• Develop and implement data governance practices across the data landscape.


• Communicate regularly at data, digital and leadership forums.


• Liaise with business stakeholders to identify data challenges and opportunities for improvement to maximise data use/reuse.


• Liaise with Data Leaders in all functions (in particular with UCB Data Office and IT teams),and facilitate the initiation and execution of cross-functional data initiatives….
  
  BSc (+PhD as desirable) in natural sciences, computer science or engineering with strong skills & experience in computational biology/chemistry, statistics, informatics or mathematics, with demonstrated delivery in the life sciences space.


• 5+ years' experience in a research IT/Informatics role


• Strong biological domain knowledge relevant to therapeutic discovery


• Expertise in the data types generated and utilised in early and preclinical research (across various modalities including NCE, NBE and GT)


• Experience in large data/ information curation, integration and management including commercial and open-source datasets.


• Expertise in ontology, reference data and metadata management across life science/ research data types


• Experienced managing or supporting R&D data management systems such as DNA Nexus.


• Programming skills in relevant language(s) and scientific computing environments and tools (R / Rstudio/ Linux / Python / Jupyter / Scikit-learn / Spotfire / etc.)


• Enjoy juggling competing priorities in a fast-moving research environment


• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English


• Enjoy working in multi-disciplinary teams, 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!
  
  UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 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 equitable 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.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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