Academic Center Executive Sr. /Empire/Allegheny / Pittsburgh

UCB • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • $160,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Academic Center Executive Sr. (ACE), Rare – Neuromuscular represents UCB’s rare disease portfolio at key academic centers of excellence. The role educates appropriate healthcare professionals about UCB’s promoted generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) products and how those products may support patients living with gMG. The position covers the Empire/Allegheny territory, including Upstate New York and Pittsburgh.

The ACE works with Centers of Excellence and academic hospitals, VA/DoD clinics and affiliated specialty centers, physicians and other care-team members, field-based colleagues, sales leadership, Market Access, Thought Leader Liaisons, Medical teams, reimbursement partners, knowledge thought leaders, and sites of care. The role develops relationships and territory plans, provides product and disease education, supports access efforts, and maintains compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

UCB describes its Rare Disease Organization as guided by four pillars: commitment to the rare disease patient community and understanding patient journeys and barriers; innovative methods to identify patients who need treatment; a tactical approach to patient access; and helping patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system and overcome roadblocks.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology, with more than 9,000 employees. The company describes its culture as caring, supportive, inclusive, and focused on collaboration, innovation, patient value, and career growth. UCB has a hybrid-first work approach; unless the role description states otherwise or the nature of the position precludes it, roles are hybrid with 40% of time spent in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years of proven, consistent success in neurology field sales.
• At least 3 years selling to neurologists in academic Centers of Excellence; neuromuscular rare-disease experience is preferred.
• 4–6 or more years of rare disease experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working with hospital formularies and gaining formulary access for promoted products.
• At least 3 years of success developing thought leader relationships.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years selling to neurologists in academic medical centers, with experience working with neuromuscular specialists.
• A proven record of sustained high sales performance and achievement in retail and hospital settings.
• Significant CNS/neuroscience sales experience, including epilepsy; oncology, hematology, and/or specialty reimbursement product experience requiring specialty pharmacy knowledge and expertise.
• Participation in recent successful product launches.
• Experience supporting biologic therapy administered by a designated healthcare provider.
• Experience working with specialty pharmacies.
• Promotional product experience with REMS requirements.
• Command of key medical, scientific, and healthcare concepts, language, and practices related to neurology and rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Promote and educate healthcare professionals, especially neuromuscular specialists, on appropriate use of UCB Rare Disease products through individual meetings, group presentations, and company-approved programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers at academic hospitals, Centers of Excellence, VA/DoD clinics, and affiliated specialty centers to maximize product visibility and adoption.
• Develop and execute territory business plans, analyze sales reports, and implement strategies to achieve sales targets in assigned institutions.
• Provide education about gMG and UCB treatment options to physicians, nurses, infusion-center staff, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate with field-based colleagues, including community-focused Account Executives, Medical Science Liaisons, Thought Leader Liaisons, Reimbursement/Market Access, and Marketing, as appropriate to support organizational goals.
• Attend relevant medical conferences, symposia, and other meetings to provide promotional support for UCB treatment options and stay current with rare-disease community trends.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, opportunities, and account information in the company CRM system.
• Comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to the rare disease patient community and understand patient journeys, barriers to care and treatment, and ways to help patients overcome those barriers.
• Use innovative methods to identify patients who need treatment.
• Maintain a tactical approach to patient access.
• Help patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system and work around roadblocks.

Benefits

• A caring, supportive, inclusive culture with equal opportunities to do one’s best work.
• Opportunities for growth and freedom to shape a career path.
• Hybrid-first work approach, generally with 40% of time spent in the office unless otherwise stated or precluded by the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior