Head of Patient Solutions Digital Innovation Hub (US)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Head of Patient Solutions Digital Innovation who is visionary, strategic, and results-driven to join us in our Patient Solutions team, based in our Boston or Cambridge, MA offices.

About the role

You will lead the creation, validation, and scaling of digital innovation initiatives that improve patient experiences and outcomes. You will accelerate innovation by rapidly testing ideas, prioritizing high-impact opportunities, and embedding scalable solutions into core business operations. In this role, you will balance speed and rigor, ensuring innovation delivers measurable value while effectively managing risk.

Who you'll work with

You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Patient Solutions, digital, and business teams. You will partner with senior leaders and external collaborators to align strategy, validate opportunities, and scale innovative solutions that deliver meaningful impact.

What you'll do

• Lead innovation strategy and prioritize high-impact digital opportunities
• Drive rapid validation of new solutions and concepts
• Define scaling, pivot, or exit strategies for initiatives
• Establish governance, metrics, and prioritization frameworks
• Deliver prototypes with clear go or no-go decisions
• Manage risk through build, buy, or partner approaches

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following

Minimum requirements

• 10+ years experience in digital innovation or transformation leadership roles
• 5+ years leading cross-functional teams in complex global environments
• Proven track record delivering scalable digital solutions
• Verifyable experience managing innovation portfolios and prioritization frameworks
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and senior leadership communication
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Preferred requirements

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or patient-focused industries
• Advanced degree in business, technology, or related discipline
• Experience working with external partners and innovation ecosystems
• Strong expertise in rapid prototyping and validation methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to drive change in ambiguous environments
• Experience establishing governance and innovation operating models

This position's reasonably anticipated base salary range is $168,000 to $220,500 per year. The actual salary offered will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's 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 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 explicitly 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 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.