Head of Medical Immunology US
About The Position
The Head of Medical Affairs, Immunology is the senior U.S. medical leader responsible for defining and executing medical strategy across UCB’s Immunology portfolio. The role provides strategic leadership across Dermatology, Rheumatology, and emerging indications, supporting scientific excellence, evidence generation, external engagement, launch readiness, and lifecycle management to improve patient outcomes and advance organizational objectives. As a member of the Immunology Leadership Team, this leader partners with Commercial, Market Access, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Global Medical Affairs colleagues to shape portfolio strategy, influence pipeline decisions, and deliver integrated medical plans. The role leads the Medical Affairs organization and maintains high standards of scientific integrity, compliance, governance, and operational excellence. The position also represents UCB in external scientific, regulatory, media, and advocacy forums; contributes insights and direction to global committees and governance; and advances medical innovation through analytics, digital engagement, and emerging capabilities. UCB describes its work approach as hybrid-first, with 40% of time spent in the office unless otherwise stated or precluded by the role.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (MD/DO, PhD, or PharmD); MD preferred.
- At least 10 years of Medical Affairs experience in biopharma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of senior leadership experience managing leaders and teams.
Nice To Haves
- Launch and commercialization experience.
- Immunology experience, preferably in Dermatology or Rheumatology.
- Track record of shaping strategy and delivering measurable impact in market growth, access, and patient outcomes.
- Expertise or experience developing Medical Affairs standard operating procedures and leading an organization in alignment with those procedures.
- Expertise or experience with U.S. regulatory requirements for NDAs and post-marketing requirements for compliant Medical Affairs support.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment with excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a comprehensive U.S. Immunology Medical strategy aligned with enterprise and global asset strategies.
- Provide medical leadership for launch readiness and lifecycle management.
- Oversee scientific exchange and KOL engagement strategy across Dermatology, Rheumatology, and emerging indications.
- Partner with Commercial, Market Access, R&D, and Global Medical Affairs leaders to align evidence generation and patient-centric strategies.
- Represent the external scientific and clinical landscape, and the internal impact of Immunology Medical Affairs, to senior UCB leadership.
- Serve as a U.S. lead representative, providing insight, feedback, and direction to global committees and governance on pre-launch and launch strategies, Medical Affairs policies, evidence generation, execution, and talent development.
- Maintain inspection readiness and lead responses to audits and regulatory inquiries.
- Lead, coach, and develop Medical Affairs leaders and field medical teams.
- Represent UCB externally in scientific, regulatory, media, and advocacy forums.
- Drive medical innovation through advanced analytics, digital engagement models, and emerging capabilities that enhance scientific exchange and evidence dissemination.
- Own Medical Affairs budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.
- Ensure yearly Medical Affairs plans align with the Integrated Strategic Plan and global and regional medical critical success factors.
- Build and maintain relationships with national and international scientific leaders, professional societies, patient advocacy groups, and healthcare system stakeholders.
Benefits
- Hybrid-first work approach, with 40% of time spent in the office unless otherwise stated or precluded by the nature of the position.
- Caring and supportive culture where employees are included, respected, and have equal opportunities.
- Opportunities to grow and develop a career path.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
