At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Patient Solutions Data Foundations team and shape data governance across the organisation.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and research in healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders and excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving AI-driven insights and improving data quality.
- Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or related field; experience in data architecture and governance.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Data Architect to lead the Patient Solutions Data Foundations team, based in Slough, UK (Windlesham, Surrey 2027), Braine l’Alleud, Belgium or Boston, US.
About The Role
You will play a key role in shaping how data is structured, governed, and used across the organisation. You will define standards for data and metadata, enabling scalable, high-quality data foundations that support research, innovation, and AI‑driven insights.
Responsibilities
- Define and govern enterprise ontologies and identifiers to ensure consistent and traceable data across the organisation
- Implement scalable metadata management processes to improve data quality, lineage, and discoverability
- Lead adoption of AI tools to automate metadata extraction and improve knowledge management
- Partner with data owners to embed standards at the point of data creation
- Design and refine scalable data models aligned to research and business needs
- Develop data products supporting priority programmes and strategic use cases
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, or related field
- Experience in enterprise data architecture, metadata governance, and data modelling
- Strong understanding of structured and unstructured data management
- Experience applying AI‑driven approaches to data or metadata management
- Ability to work across complex environments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Relevant certifications (e.g. DAMA, TOGAF, CDMP) are a plus
Equal Opportunity Statement
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Accommodation Contact
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note if your enquiry does not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through this channel.
