At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive innovative lab workflows and enhance data connectivity across scientific teams.
- Company: Join UCB, a global biopharmaceutical leader focused on neurology and immunology.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, inclusive culture, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment that values innovation and patient care.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in research while collaborating with diverse teams and cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in lab automation and strong understanding of Biology and Chemistry workflows.
Make your mark for patients. We are looking for a Lead Lab Orchestration who is innovative, collaborative, and strategic to join us in our Patient Solutions team, based at our Research site in Slough, UK (Windlesham 2027), Braine l'Alleud, Belgium or Boston, US.
About the role: You will drive the design and implementation of scalable, efficient, and reusable experimental workflows across laboratory environments. You will partner with scientific leads to solve real lab challenges, enabling analytics-ready data, automation, and digital connectivity across Biology, Chemistry, and Antibody functions. This role plays a key part in accelerating research by embedding standardised, integrated, and future-ready lab orchestration solutions.
Who you'll work with: You will work closely with cross-functional scientific teams across Biology, Chemistry, and Antibody research, as well as digital, data, and automation experts. You will collaborate with platform providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver integrated laboratory solutions that enhance efficiency, connectivity, and data quality across the organisation.
What you'll do:
- Build strong partnerships with scientific leaders to design solutions addressing real laboratory challenges.
- Design scalable, reusable experimental workflows enabling analytics-ready lab data from the outset.
- Expand and optimise automation initiatives across Chemistry, Biology, and Antibody platforms.
- Improve instrument connectivity and automate routine processes to reduce experimental cycle times.
- Lead selection and implementation of lab orchestration and digital platforms across functions.
- Integrate laboratory instruments and build pipelines to enrich and connect experimental data.
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills:
- Extensive experience in lab automation, orchestration, and digital data management.
- Strong understanding of Biology, Chemistry, and Antibody research workflows.
- Proven experience integrating laboratory instruments with scalable digital systems.
- Experience leading ELN, LIMS, or lab platform selection and implementation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and global teams.
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.
UCB has embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
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 EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@.
Lead Lab Orchestration in Reading employer: UCB S.A.
UCB is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and collaboration, making a significant impact in the biopharmaceutical industry. With a supportive work culture that values inclusivity and personal growth, employees are encouraged to explore their potential while contributing to meaningful patient solutions. Located in Slough, UK, UCB offers a hybrid-first work environment, allowing for flexibility and teamwork, ensuring that every team member can thrive both professionally and personally.
