Medical Science Liaison Rare Disease/ Mid-Altantic Sr.

About the role

UCB is looking for an experienced, science-driven and patient-focused Medical Science Liaison Sr. (MSL) to work with the Myasthenia Gravis Team to strengthen our neurological Rare Disease Organization’s (RDO) mission for the team in the Mid-Altantic Region, which at this time includes South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Eastern West Virginia and Washington DC and is subject to change.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain deep therapeutic-area expertise by staying current on pre-clinical and clinical data, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and 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.

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.
• Minimum 1+ years of medical affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Must reside within the assigned territory.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 80% 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.
• Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations.
• Creative approach to problem solving and able 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

The reasonably anticipated base salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $204,000.00 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 position is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.