Master Data Management Specialist - #47034

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Master Data Management Specialist who is collaborative, detail‑oriented and solution‑driven to join us in our I2I Patient Impact Data Operations team, based in our UCB Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

About The Role

You will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and executing Master Data Management (MDM) processes that ensure high‑quality, reliable, and compliant customer data across the European and InterContinental business. You will support data quality frameworks, governance structures, and implementation of data solutions that empower the organization to make data‑driven decisions and strengthen operational excellence. This role enables you to shape new data offerings, support digital transformation, and ensure trusted data contributes to improved patient outcomes.

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT colleagues, data architects, analysts, operational teams, and external partners. You will also work with data governance teams, data stewards, business intelligence specialists, and data engineers to align business needs with technical solutions. The role requires cross‑functional and cross‑regional collaboration, ensuring strong integration and clear communication. At UCB, inclusion is central to our culture, enabling everyone to belong, contribute, be heard, and grow.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement standardized Master Data Management strategies and processes
• Improve and monitor quality of customer, product, and supplier master data
• Establish governance processes and support roles for data ownership and stewardship
• Track and analyze data quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Align MDM systems and workflows in partnership with IT and business teams
• Support migrations and implementation of new ERP and CRM systems
• Provide user training and guidance on data quality and MDM tools
• Coordinate MDM team activities and manage KPIs and service levels
• Collaborate with internal departments to support digital transformation programs
• Develop clear guidelines for creating and maintaining master data
• Assess existing MDM processes and drive continuous optimization
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, regulations, and governance requirements
  
  

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information, technology, or business fields
• 5+ years of experience in master data management or data governance
• Familiarity with data catalog and quality tools like Collibra or Informatica
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Leadership skills to guide teams through transformation and process changes
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or comparable query languages
• Experience coordinating internal and external team members effectively
• Strong project management skills for complex data initiatives
• Full working proficiency in English; proficiency in an additional language is a plus
• Understanding of privacy regulations and compliance expectations
• Entrepreneurial mindset supporting innovation and continuous improvement
  
  

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 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.

At UCB, we’ve 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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.