Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead who is analytical, collaborative, and proactive to join us in our Cybersecurity and Digital Technology team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium.

About the role

In this role, you will oversee governance, risk, and compliance activities across digital systems and external partners. You will focus on improving frameworks, tools, and processes that strengthen cybersecurity and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

You will not be focused on day-to-day operations, but rather on driving oversight, structure, and continuous improvement. By working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help ensure that systems, processes, and third-party relationships remain secure, efficient, and compliant.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with cybersecurity colleagues, Digital Technology leadership, business stakeholders, and external service providers.

The team operates across functions, partnering with areas such as procurement and legal to ensure strong governance and risk management practices. Together, you will contribute to building a consistent and effective approach to cybersecurity, while supporting strategic priorities and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• Oversee the digital system governance framework, ensuring policies, processes, and tools align with organizational objectives and support effective decision-making
• Manage and improve governance tools, including configuration, reporting, and automation to enhance visibility and efficiency
• Define and maintain governance structures, including roles, responsibilities, forums, and escalation paths, ensuring actions are tracked and completed
• Lead oversight of external partner risk management, improving frameworks, processes, and tools to strengthen cybersecurity across third parties
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cybersecurity requirements for suppliers and ensure these are reflected in agreements and practices
• Monitor risk exposure, provide clear reporting to management, and support audits by coordinating evidence and tracking remediation actions
• Work with internal teams and service providers to drive continuous improvement in processes, performance, and compliance.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in governance, risk management, or compliance within a technology or cybersecurity environment
• Understanding of third-party risk management practices and working with external service providers is an advantage
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills across multiple teams and functions
• Ability to analyze processes, identify gaps, and implement practical improvements
• Clear communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Fluent in English

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.