Data Science Lead

About the role

Join UCB’s Global Advanced Analytics team as a Data Science Lead, based in Brussels. You will drive the use of secondary data and advanced analytics to assess the commercial viability of assets, reduce reliance on primary data, and deliver high‑impact insights for patients and the business.

Key responsibilities

• Inform commercial decisions on assets in development using secondary data and advanced analytics.
• Manage and implement AI and advanced analytics projects from conception to delivery.
• Oversee the operation and scaling of analytics solutions to ensure model performance.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for Advanced Analytics/AI within Patient Solutions and Evidence.
• Provide analytics leadership, identifying high‑impact opportunities and delivering compelling visual insights.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders—including Integrated Insights, Real‑World Evidence, Translational Medicine, Clinical Operations, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Finance, and IT—to co‑create data strategies.
• Mentor junior data scientists, foster a data‑science community, and supervise advanced analytics studies.

Required profile

• Adaptable and collaborative mindset with an intrapreneurial attitude.
• Proven experience leading advanced analytics or AI projects in a regulated industry.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting quantitative and qualitative findings to diverse audiences.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work model (40% onsite, remote flexibility).
• Opportunities to influence patient outcomes and commercial strategy.
• Collaboration with leading experts across scientific and commercial functions.