Recruitment Data Policies Academic Center Executive /Empire/Allegheny / Pittsburgh

UCB • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Academic Center Executive (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, and works with academic hospitals and Centers of Excellence, VA/DoD clinics, affiliated specialty centers, and relevant field and internal teams.

The ACE promotes appropriate use of UCB Rare Disease products, develops relationships with healthcare decision-makers, and executes territory plans to achieve sales targets. The role also provides disease and treatment education to healthcare stakeholders, coordinates with cross-functional colleagues, participates in relevant medical meetings, and maintains accurate account and sales information while meeting company, ethical, 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 needing treatment; a tactical approach to patient access; and helping patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system and overcome roadblocks.

The position is part of UCB’s hybrid-first approach. Unless otherwise stated or precluded by the nature of the role, employees spend 40% of their time in the office. UCB describes its culture as supportive and inclusive, with opportunities for employees to grow and develop their careers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years of proven, consistent success in neurology-based field sales.
• At least 3 years selling to neurologists in academic centers of excellence; neuromuscular rare disease experience is preferred.
• 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, preferably with experience working with neuromuscular specialists.
• At least 2 years of rare neurological drug experience in a competitive market.
• 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 and 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 activities with community-focused Account Executives, Medical Science Liaisons, Thought Leader Liaisons, Reimbursement/Market Access, Marketing, and other field-based team members as appropriate.
• Attend relevant medical conferences, symposia, and other meetings to provide promotional support for UCB treatment options and stay current with trends in the rare disease community.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, opportunities, and account information in the company CRM system.
• Comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• A caring, supportive, and inclusive culture with equal opportunities to do one’s best work.
• Opportunities to grow and develop a career, with freedom to pursue a career path.

What This Job Offers

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