Head of Patient Solutions Innovation Hub

Head of Patient Solutions Innovation Hub

We are looking for a visionary, strategic, and results‑driven leader to join our Patient Solutions team, based at Slough, UK (Windlesham, Surrey 2027), Braine l’Alleud or Boston US.

You will lead high-impact innovation initiatives that push beyond traditional boundaries, translating ideas into scalable digital solutions. In 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.

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.

• Lead innovation strategy and prioritise high‑impact opportunities
• Drive rapid validation of digital ideas and solutions
• 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

• 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

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.

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