Recruitment Data Policies Academic Center Executive / Mountain West / UT

UCB • Salt Lake, UT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

UCB is seeking an accomplished, highly networked Academic Center Executive (ACE), Rare – Neuromuscular, to represent its rare disease portfolio across the Mountain West territory, including Utah, Idaho, Denver, and Seattle. The ACE represents UCB products at key academic centers of excellence and educates appropriate healthcare professionals on promoted generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) products and their potential role in caring for people living with gMG.

The position develops relationships with academic hospitals and Centers of Excellence, VA/DoD clinics, affiliated specialty centers, and other relevant stakeholders. It works with field-based colleagues and cross-functional teams to support organizational goals, product education, patient access, and appropriate product use. The role requires territory planning, sales execution, accurate activity documentation, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

UCB describes its Rare Disease Organization as focused on understanding the patient journey, identifying patients who need treatment, supporting access, and helping patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system. UCB uses a hybrid-first work approach; unless a position’s nature or description states otherwise, roles are hybrid with 40% of time spent in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years of proven and 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 products 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 the 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 field-based colleagues, including community-focused account executives, medical science liaisons, Thought Leader Liaisons, Reimbursement/Market Access, and Marketing teams, as appropriate.
• 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.

Benefits

• Caring and supportive culture where employees are included, respected, and have equal opportunities.
• Opportunities to grow and the freedom to shape a career path.

What This Job Offers

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