IT Microsoft Identity Technical Lead

Make your mark for patients.

We’re here because we want to build the future and transform patients’ lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That’s why we’re looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible?

Within the global UCB IT organization, the Digital Identity Solutions team is playing a crucial role in providing users, application owners, and IT administrative staff with secure and seamless access to applications to allow collaboration across and beyond UCB.
With identity being the new perimeter, the Digital Identity Solutions team has become a crucial part of our overall global Cyber Security strategy. Within this context, we are looking for a motivated individual to strengthen our team.
As the Microsoft Identity Technical Lead, you will become responsible for the definition and execution of the global IAM blueprint covering both on-premises and cloud solutions from Microsoft; and this in close collaboration with a broad range of colleagues of UCB IT.
The role is based in Brussels, Belgium.

Your main responsibilities
As the Microsoft Technical Lead, you will:

• Contribute to the Zero Trust Network Access strategy using Microsoft technologies.
• Steer a group of technical architects/experts in line with the overall security and company strategy.
• Remain up to date about relevant Microsoft solutions such as Active Directory (including services such as DNS, PKI, etc.), Azure Active Directory (including B2C and B2B), Azure MFA, Azure SSPR, Conditional Access, etc.
• Have a good understanding of the broader Microsoft security portfolio such as MD ATP, MCAS, etc.
• Prepare and execute technical implementation projects end-to-end in line with UCB governance processes.

You see yourself immediately when reading…

• A degree in Computer Science, Security, Engineering or equivalent through experience. We select on personality, skills, capabilities and experience; not on a degree alone!
• Experience driving technical identity solution projects.
• Experience with requirements gathering & definition of -; technical implementation and integrations of complex IAM solutions considering both technical as well as non-technical requirements.
• Excellent understanding of IAM related standards like RBAC, SCIM, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, etc. and their relevant role within security.
• About 5 years of similar experience, having pharma experience is a plus.
• You possess or are willing to achieve and maintain relevant certifications through training.
• Love working with people & technology and eager to contribute to a strong IT organization.
• Fast-paced, changing environment doesn’t scare you. On the contrary, you easily adapt and switch context and can offer pragmatic solutions thanks to your can-do attitude.
• Fluent in English. French and/or Dutch are nice to have. Ability to write well-structured documentation and to present technical topics to a wide audience.
• A team player who is also able to work independently and to deliver results.

Why you should apply
Do you want to contribute in bringing real value to patients living with severe diseases while driving innovation forward?
Join UCB’s dynamic, inspiring and innovative environment. You will be recognized for impactful performance via a competitive compensation and benefits package and you will enjoy ample personal development opportunities.

Tell us what makes you the perfect match to our team and join one of the most dynamic & forward-looking IT organizations in the world.

About us.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: “How will this create value for people living with severe disease?”. We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.