Medical Communication Specialist

UCB•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Medical Communications Specialist (MCS) for US Rheumatology who is scientifically accurate, fair balanced, compliant with UCB medical affairs policies and standards, and aligned with the medical strategy to join us in our Rheumatology Medical Affairs Team, based in our Atlanta, Georgia office. About the role The MCS will stay current on clinical trends and the needs of patients, caregivers, and HCPs, and is responsible for the planning and execution of a variety of projects and deliverables, including medical affairs materials, live presence at major scientific meetings and events, and providing Medical Information support. The MCS leads the timely development of written and verbal scientific communications, ensuring accurate and balanced content related to complex medical and scientific concepts, treatment options, data, and emerging standards of care.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or higher in a scientifically relevant field
Minimum of 1+ year of Medical Affairs experience
Ability for occasional overnight travel, up to 20%, required
This position is based in the UCB US Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia

Nice To Haves

Doctorate (M.D., PharmD., or Ph.D.)
3+ years with scientific communications experience
Documented experience with scientific/medical writing and communications (manuscript development/publication, presentation experience, experience presenting at or leading congress activities)
Relevant therapeutic area (Rheumatology) experience
Able to lead projects with a proactive and collaborative approach
Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings

Responsibilities

Supports or leads Medical Congresses the US medical affairs planning and execution of congress activities
Serves as a scientific resource for internal stakeholders concerning communication priorities, available resources, and opportunities to engage stakeholders externally
Applies scientific/product knowledge and synthesizes complex data to communicate in various formats to individuals and groups
Supports the development of written medical information response documents that are adapted to US-specific stakeholders and policy
Serves as an escalation point for Medical Information inquiries
Provides support to scientific publications and medical training as appropriate and applicable to overall scientific communications activities (ie, abstract/poster trainings, training on new materials for external use)
Medical Reviews: designs, uploads, edits, and manages scientific materials to the internal document and review management system
Leads planning and execution of Medical Communications Initiatives
Demonstrates understanding of legal and regulatory issues that affect industry-based medical affairs practice and ensures alignment with UCB policies
Enhance medical engagement through digital content and omnichannel strategies