Head of Data Management Operations, Atlanta, GA

Make your mark for patients

Are you a strategic data leader ready to shape the future of data operations in a dynamic and purpose-driven organization? At UCB, we seek a strategic visionary leader for the Head of Data Management Operations role on our Commercial Data Operations team in Atlanta, GA.

Relocation assistance available.

About the Role
As the Head of Data Management Operations, you will play a pivotal role in designing and managing the foundational data structures that fuel our enterprise analytics, reporting systems, and decision-making processes. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, you'll define data standards, relationships, and ontologies that power our commercial and healthcare insights. You will report directly to the Head of Commercial Data Operations and ensure that our data infrastructure meets the highest standards of quality, governance, and innovation. You will also manage at least 2 direct reports in this role.

What You'll Do
As the Head of Data Management Operations, you will drive the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of UCB's enterprise data environment. Your key responsibilities include:
* Setting the vision, standards, and governance for data architecture, integration, and analytics platforms.
* Leading cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of scalable data warehouse and ETL solutions.
* Ensuring seamless integration between front-end analytics tools and back-end systems to support commercial and healthcare insights.
* Acting as a thought leader and subject matter expert in data technologies, strategy, and best practices.
* Collaborating across business units and external partners to optimize data efficiency, integrity, and usability.
* Managing the full data lifecycle, including governance, quality, security, and innovation in advanced data technologies.
* Driving platform adoption and aligning initiatives with business objectives for measurable impact.

Who You'll Work With
You'll collaborate across a broad network of stakeholders - including:
* Data scientists
* Analysts
* Business leaders
* IT
* Third-party vendors - to ensure that our data infrastructure is innovative, efficient, and fully aligned with business needs.

Interested? Here's What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in data management, data governance, or related fields.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in leadership roles with a track record of managing and developing teams.

Preferred Qualifications
* Master's Degree or higher in a relevant field.
* 15 years of experience in data management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
* Experience with cloud-based data management solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
* Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data science methodologies.
* Certification in data management or related areas (e.g., CDMP, DGSP).
* Experience in regulatory compliance and data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
* Proficiency in data management tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, ETL processes, data warehousing solutions).
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This position's reasonably anticipated salary range is $148,000-194,300 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Are 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!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.