Head of Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes US

UCB•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this senior leadership role, you will lead the U.S. Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes business with full responsibility for strategy, execution, and performance. You will be accountable for driving sustainable growth, profitability, and patient impact across a complex and evolving healthcare ecosystem. Working closely with global and U.S. partners, you will shape the future of our epilepsy and rare syndromes portfolio while ensuring the organization is optimally designed to deliver value for patients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
15+ years executive leadership experience in Sales, Marketing and/or Managed Markets in the pharmaceutical industry

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
8+ years leading a business with full profit and loss accountability
Proven track record driving commercial growth in complex U.S. healthcare markets
Demonstrated ability to lead large, matrixed, senior‑level organizations
Customer and patient focused, with advanced negotiating and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively present to large U.S.-based audiences, including company-wide town halls and external-facing forums such as podcasts and interviews.
Creative “out of the box” innovative thinker, who will challenge the status quo to improve operations and maximize revenues and profits
Able to analyze financial data as well as industry data related to sales, market share, price/volume, call activity, etc...
Strong internal and external collaboration and networking skills
Able to work effectively in a global, matrix environment
Comfortable and effective in managing complexity and ambiguity
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; should be an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within the company, customers & patients
A polished, professional presence is essential
Highly organized with a keen sense of what it takes to get the job done; strong operating/execution skills and a sense of urgency
Proven leadership and results-oriented experience in field Sales & Marketing
Demonstrated strategic and tactical abilities in developing and successfully implementing a comprehensive strategic & operational plan
Knowledge of current health care ecosystem landscape in the U.S, and the changing dynamics of patients, payers, and providers
Proactive, high energy, hands-on, make-things-happen executive; must have a positive can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
Highest personal values and ethical standards

Responsibilities

Lead the U.S. Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes commercial and cross‑functional strategy
Own full profit and loss accountability, including revenue and expense management
Drive growth and performance across approved brands and pipeline programs
Set strategic and operational plans across Medical, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Services
Build and lead senior leadership teams with clear governance and operating rhythm
Represent the organization with key external epilepsy and rare disease stakeholders