Recruitment Data Policies Academic Center Executive /Great Plains East & West / KS

UCB • Kansas City, KS

2d • 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 they may support patients living with gMG. The assigned Great Plains East & West territory includes Kansas and Missouri.

The ACE works with academic hospitals and Centers of Excellence, VA/DoD clinics, affiliated specialty and infusion centers, physicians and other care-team members, field-based colleagues, sales leadership, Market Access, Thought Leader Liaisons, Medical teams, reimbursement partners, key opinion leaders, and sites of care. The position develops institutional relationships and territory strategies, provides product and disease education, coordinates promotional activities, and supports patient access while following company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

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; neuro-muscular 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 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, including infusion 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 Academic Executives, Medical Science Liaisons, Thought Leader Liaisons, Reimbursement/Market Access, and Marketing, 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to the rare disease patient community and understand patient journeys and barriers to care and treatment.
• Use innovative methods to identify patients who need treatment, take a tactical approach to patient access, and help patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system and overcome roadblocks.

Benefits

• A caring, supportive, inclusive culture where employees are respected and have equal opportunities to do their best work.
• Opportunities to grow and freedom to shape a career path.
• Hybrid-first approach to work, with teams brought together in local hubs.

What This Job Offers

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