Field Medical Lead Rare Disease US

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Field Medical Lead Rare Disease US - National Region who is motivated, innovative, and patient-focused to join us in our Medical Affairs team, field base position based in the United States.

About the role

The Field Medical Lead's (FML) primary accountability is the leadership of the neuromuscular rare disease field medical team for the US region. Through direct line management of MSL team members in the field, the FML will ensure excellence in capability, consistency, and execution of MSL activities within each ecosystem as part of a matrixed team. Additionally, this role will provide medical presence, leadership, coaching, and accountability to drive individual and team results.

Who you'll work with

• Leading the neuromuscular rare disease field medical team for the US region
• External partners such as, opinion leaders, advocacy leads, key decision makers
• Internal partners: Commercial Team, TLLs, clinical study management team and more

What you'll do

• Recruit, onboard, develop, coach, mentor, and manage the performance of the US neuromuscular MSL team
• Develop and implement aligned MSL training curricula in collaboration with local and global partners
• Share goals/priorities/KPIs for the MSLs with matrix partners in execution of the yearly medical plan and US objectives
• Ensure implementation of the field medical plan and monitor performance vs. objectives
• Coach and model high impact scientific engagement with stakeholders, and delivery of scientifically supported value propositions
• Align and collaborate with matrix partners to empower MSLs as medical leaders and partners in the field
• Ensure a clear process and seamless collaboration with the clinical study management team to support clinical studies
• Establish and reinforce strong collaboration and direction to the medical information team to ensure prompt delivery of standard responses to external stakeholders
• Establish a presence within the region with external stakeholders (e.g., opinion leaders, advocacy leads, key decision makers) through regular participation in conferences and field meetings with their MSLs
• Engage regularly in the field (quarterly) with MSLs and external stakeholders as part of team leadership and customer engagement
• Ensure goals are accomplished within boundaries established by regulatory, legal, and compliance in accordance with company policies, processes, and sound ethical practices

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

• Doctoral Degree (PhD, PharmD or MD degree required)
• 5+ years of demonstrated field Medical Affairs experience or/and 2+ years managing a field medical team
• Leadership skills in managing, developing, coaching and influencing teams in matrix environment
• Experience in myasthenia gravis or other neuromuscular diseases
• Ability to travel is approximately 60%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strength in medical tactical plan development and implementation for the field
• Effective communication, presentation, and engagement skills including mastery of English language
• Digital Literacy
• Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Scientific acumen and ability to translate scientific and clinical data into a value proposition for different stakeholders
• Business acumen and focus on delivering customer value and impact
• Understanding of medical governance and compliance, and ability to apply them effectively

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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.