Head of Patient Solutions Digital Innovation Hub (UK)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Head of Patient Solutions Digital Innovation Hubwho is visionary strategic and results-driven to join our Patient Solutions team based at Slough UK (Windlesham Surrey 2027) Braine lAllude or Boston US.

About the role

You will lead high-impact innovation initiatives that push beyond traditional boundaries translating ideas into scalable digital this role you will de-risk early-stage innovation through rapid validation ensuring that only high-potential concepts progress. You will define and shape the Innovation Lab driving meaningful outcomes by accelerating the journey from idea to implementation and embedding innovation into business-as-usual or external partnerships.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Patient Solutions innovation. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change accelerate digital innovation and deliver tangible impact for patients by bringing new ideas to life and scaling what works.

Who youll work with

You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Patient Solutions digital and business teams as well as external partners. You will collaborate with senior leaders to align innovation initiatives with strategic priorities and ensure successful scaling of validated solutions.

What youll do

• You will lead innovation strategy and prioritise high-impact opportunities
• Drive rapid validation of digital ideas and solutions.
• Define clear exit strategies scaling or pivoting initiatives
• Establish governance KPIs and transparent prioritisation frameworks
• Deliver prototypes with clear go/no-go decisions and scaling plans
• Manage risk through borrow buy or build development approaches

Interested For this role were looking for:

• Proven leadership experience in innovation labs or digital transformation
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities
• Experience delivering high-impact projects in complex uncertain environments
• Ability to design exit strategies and scale initiatives effectively
• Expertise in risk management and rapid validation approaches
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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 dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent 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 thats 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 weve 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.

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Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1