Recruitment Data Policies Head of Medical Immunology US

UCB • Atlanta, GA

7d • Hybrid

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, including Dermatology, Rheumatology, and emerging indications. The role ensures scientific excellence, evidence generation, external engagement, launch readiness, and lifecycle management support improved patient outcomes and organizational objectives.

As a member of the Immunology Leadership Team, this role partners with Commercial, Market Access, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Global Medical Affairs leaders to shape portfolio strategy, influence pipeline decisions, and execute integrated medical plans. It leads the U.S. Medical Affairs organization and ensures scientific integrity, compliance, governance, and operational excellence.

The position represents U.S. medical affairs perspectives to UCB leadership and global committees, contributes to asset and policy governance, and represents UCB externally in scientific, regulatory, media, and advocacy forums. It also drives medical innovation through analytics, digital engagement, and emerging capabilities. UCB follows a hybrid-first approach, with 40% of working time spent in the office unless otherwise specified or precluded by the position.

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.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Launch and commercialization experience strongly preferred.
• 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 organizations in alignment with those procedures.
• Expertise or experience with U.S. regulatory requirements for NDAs and post-marketing requirements for compliant Medical Affairs support.

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 leadership to align evidence generation and patient-centric strategies.
• Represent the external scientific and clinical landscape, and the impact of internal Immunology Medical Affairs, to senior UCB leadership.
• Serve as a U.S. lead representative providing insight, feedback, and direction to global committees and governance concerning asset pre-launch and launch strategies, Medical Affairs policies, evidence generation strategy and 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 using advanced analytics, digital engagement models, and emerging capabilities to 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 approach to work, with 40% of time spent in the office unless otherwise specified or precluded by the position.
• Caring and supportive culture focused on inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth and freedom to develop a career path.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree