Medical Science Liaison/ Houston

About The Role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) provides peer-level scientific exchange with clinicians and researchers working in neuromuscular diseases. This role fosters collaborative, science-driven partnerships with key stakeholders to support optimized patient care. The MSL will provide scientific exchange, contribute insights to medical strategies, and drive patient-focused initiatives within the local health ecosystem in the Texas Region, which includes Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Who You Will Work With

• Internal partners: Medical Affairs (including Medical Directors), Real-World Evidence (RWE), Clinical Development/Operations, Medical Information, Compliance/Legal, and cross-functional commercial colleagues (e.g., sales, marketing, market access).
• External partners: healthcare providers and key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, medical decision-makers in health systems/IDNs, and patient advocacy organizations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain deep therapeutic-area expertise by staying current on pre-clinical and clinical data, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and the competitive landscape for myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders.
• Develop and manage trusted, peer-to-peer relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., KOLs, clinical investigators, medical groups/IDNs, patient advocacy groups) and execute tailored engagement plans to identify local needs and opportunities.
• Deliver balanced scientific exchange and clinical value propositions, including addressing medical information inquiries and providing effective, audience-tailored presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Generate and communicate meaningful medical insights from the field to inform medical strategy and tactics, including input for creation and updates of Standard Response Letters.
• Represent UCB as a scientific expert at local, regional, and national conferences where issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases are addressed.
• Identify and support research and educational collaboration opportunities, including feasibility assessment and primary liaison support for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) from inception through publication.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Medical, RWE, access, and other partners) to enhance patient care, support access engagements with medical expertise as needed, and contribute to broader Medical Affairs projects.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Doctoral level degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, or DNP); Nurse Practitioners with research and/or clinical expertise in a related field and advanced training/education may be considered.
  • Up to 1 year of medical affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Must reside within the assigned territory.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 60% in the designated territory.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant therapeutic area experience in neurology, neuromuscular, and/or rare diseases.
  • Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of health, economic principles, and clinical trials.
  • Experience in partnership with global and local therapy area experts and external organizations.
  • Strong team player who can effectively interface with other internal departments including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations.
  • Creative approach to problem-solving and ability to work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a large territory with multiple stakeholders.

Pay

This position's reasonably anticipated base salary range is $134,000.00–$176,000.00 annually. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid-first approach to work, with 40% of time spent in the office unless precluded by the nature of the position.

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people worldwide, inspired by patients and driven by science. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a human focus to create value for patients, employees, and the planet.