UCB · 22 hours ago
Data Ownership Lead
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology, seeking a Data Ownership Lead to join their Global Data Acquisition and Advanced Analytics team. The role involves managing patient data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to maintain data governance and support data users.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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 fast paced, 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 patient data 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 nontechnical 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
Company
UCB
At UCB, we believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can - as free as possible from the challenges and uncertainty of disease.
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$201.75MKey Investors
Financière de Tubize SAPaul Capital
2022-05-23Post Ipo Equity· $100.96M
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