JOB DESCRIPTION
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?
To strengthen our Medical Affairs Team, we are looking for a talented
individual to fill the position of: Dermatology Medical Science Liaison
As a Dermatology Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will serve as a key
field-based scientific partner to healthcare providers and decision-makers,
medical professional associations, and internal UCB colleagues. The Medical
Science Liaison will be responsible for executing key medical strategies to
enhance and positively impact patients living with chronic inflammatory
diseases. This position will support our Immunology Patient Value Unit
(PVU) in an assigned geography of Mid Atlantic (DE, MD, Washington DC, VA)
You will contribute by:
Maintaining a deep scientific knowledge in the area of Dermatology
Providing effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences
and tailor presentations to meet specific audience needs through peer to peer
scientific exchange Providing effective clinical presentations to and foster
scientific exchange with internal and external audiences by tailoring
presentations to meet specific audience interests
Identifying and supporting potential research projects/collaborations,
medical advisors, and educational partnership opportunities
Conducting local roundtable discussions and educational programs that aim to
enhance UCB's understanding of unmet clinical needs through scientific
engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)'s
Serving as a scientific expert at key medical and scientific conferences,
advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, and internal meetings
Delivering the clinical value proposition of UCB products and engaging with
key decision-makers in medical groups, IDNs, and regional payers
Reviewing and critiquing scientific publications to help inform healthcare
trends in Dermatology
Collecting, analyzing, and communicating information concerning
therapeutic area, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and
competitive intelligence
Assessing feasibility and serving as the primary liaison between UCB and
investigator for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) from
inception to publication
Extensive travel (up to 75%) required, including overnights and some weekends
Minimum Requirements:
Doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO or PhD); will consider NP/PA with
clinical experience in relevant therapeutic area
3+ years of field medical experience
Must reside within the assigned territory
Valid US Driver's License and with no more than 3 moving violations in the
past 2 years
Must complete initial training and successfully pass all assessments within 90
days of hire
Preferred Requirements:
Dermatology and/or other inflammatory disease experience strongly preferred
Prior product launch experience preferred
Strong team player with the ability to effectively interface with other
internal departments including regional business units, marketing,
sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations
Basic business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical
industry
Basic knowledge and understanding of health economic principles and clinical
trials
Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group
settings
Creative approach to problem solving and ability to work effectively in a
constantly changing environment
About us.
At UCB, we come together every day to work, laser-focused, on a simple
question: How will this create value for people living with severe
diseases? By putting patients at the heart of everything we do, our
approach - from discovery to development to delivery - is continuously
transformed and designed around patient needs and their journey.
With a team of approximately 7,600 employees and worldwide operations in
more than 40 countries, we are a global biopharmaceutical company investing
more than a quarter of our revenue in cutting-edge scientific research. We are
focused on addressing chronic, neurological, immunological, and bone
diseases. We are looking for people with passion and empathy who develop a
real understanding of patient's needs and can deliver thoughtful solutions
to decisionmakers across the heath care ecosystem.
Curious to know more? Please visit our website .
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion,
gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where permitted, applicants for employment in the United States must either
have received or been willing to receive a full COVID-19 vaccination by the
date of hire; or, alternatively, agree to be subject to weekly COVID-19
testing, subject to religious and medical exemptions and in accordance with
applicable law.
UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran