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Single Systems are localized technical environments composed of dedicated workstations, applications, and connected technologies supporting laboratory instruments, scientific equipment, and operational assets.\nYou will ensure these systems remain secure, reliable, compliant, and aligned with business needs throughout their lifecycle while supporting digital transformation initiatives, operational excellence, and innovation.\nYou will work at the intersection of Digital Technology, science, engineering, and business operations, ensuring that systems meet the highest standards of cybersecurity, data integrity, operational resilience, and GxP compliance.\nWho you'll work with\nYou will work closely with CMC Development Sciences scientists, Functional System Owners, business stakeholders, vendors, and Digital Technology colleagues to deliver reliable and compliant digital solutions.\nYou will collaborate with experts across infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, service management, application delivery, validation, and the Industrial Squad to ensure systems are aligned with DT standards, governance requirements, and service expectations.\nAs a trusted DT partner, you will help stakeholders balance innovation, compliance, operational excellence, risk management, and long-term sustainability of the supported landscape.\nWhat you'll do\nOwn and manage a portfolio of Industrial Single Systems, ensuring secure, reliable, compliant, and efficient operation throughout their lifecycle\nAct as the primary DT point of contact for systems within scope, ensuring alignment between business priorities, DT roadmaps, governance requirements, and operational needs\nPartner with Functional System Owners, business stakeholders, portfolio roles, delivery teams, vendors, and Digital Technology functions to assess demand, prioritize initiatives, and define implementation roadmaps\nLead solution design and coordinate implementation, integration, qualification, validation, testing, and transition into operation for new and existing systems\nEnsure systems comply with GxP, cybersecurity, quality, regulatory, and service management requirements while maintaining data integrity, resilience, and business continuity\nCollaborate with vendors, DT teams, and service component owners to resolve technical issues, optimize system performance, and continuously improve supported environments\nDrive lifecycle management activities including upgrades, maintenance, risk management, remediation planning, technical modernization, and future system evolution\nSynthesize complex technical, operational, compliance, and business information into compelling narratives, executive communications, and actionable recommendations that enable informed decision-making at leadership levels\nExplore and leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities, to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and business value while maintaining compliance and governance expectations\nContribute to the continuous improvement of DT governance, delivery models, standards, and operating practices supporting the Single Systems landscape\nInterested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field\n5+ years of experience in Information Technology and technology project delivery\nStrong technical background in Windows-based computerized systems and DT-managed environments, with the ability to manage and sustain secure, reliable, and compliant solutions\nStrong knowledge of application environments, Windows operating systems, workstation technologies, infrastructure services, networking, servers, storage, and cloud platforms\nSolid understanding of identity and access management, cybersecurity, data integrity, and operational compliance principles\nExperience with qualification, validation, and regulated environments; experience in GxP environments is considered a strong advantage\nAbility to translate business and operational requirements into secure, sustainable, and compliant technology solutions\nStrong strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business insights and decision-ready recommendations for senior leaders and executive stakeholders\nDemonstrated interest in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital innovation, with the ability to identify practical business applications\nExperience supporting laboratory, engineering, development sciences, manufacturing, or industrial environments is considered a strong plus\nExperience in the pharmaceutical industry or another regulated environment is considered a plus\nFluent in English. French and/or Dutch is considered an advantage\nAre 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!\nAbout us\nUCB 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.\nWhy work with us?\nAt 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. 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