Medical Communications Specialist

UCB•Atlanta, GA

1d•$108,000 - $142,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Communications Specialist develops, maintains, and applies disease, therapeutic area, and product knowledge to serve as a resource and partner to internal and external stakeholders. The role promotes the safe and effective use of UCB products by communicating scientifically accurate and balanced information, both verbally and in writing, about complex medical and scientific concepts, treatment options, data, and emerging standards of care. This communication supports scientific exchange with healthcare providers and other UCB customers. The position responds to unsolicited medical information requests, searches and evaluates scientific literature, and creates written medical information materials such as standard response letters, Medicaid Summaries, and AMCP Formulary Dossiers. It also supports medical review of scientific and promotional materials, congress activities, scientific training, publications, and Medical Communications initiatives. The role includes vendor relationship management as appropriate and requires compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional standards. Occasional overnight travel of up to 20% is required. UCB describes its workplace approach as hybrid-first, with 40% of time spent in the office unless the position description or nature of the role states otherwise. The anticipated base salary range is $108,000 to $142,000 per year; the actual offer may vary based on internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors.

Requirements

Doctorate (M.D., PharmD., or Ph.D.) in a scientifically relevant field.
At least 1 year of Medical Affairs experience, including medical writing and MLR medical review experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Excellent medical writing skills and ability to analyze, interpret, understand, and summarize highly complex scientific data.
Attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Proficient literature-searching skills.
Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
Ability to lead projects with a proactive, collaborative approach to problem solving.
Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in one-to-one and group settings.
High accountability for delivering superior content in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reference management software.
Successful completion of initial training and all required assessments.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in rheumatology, gastroenterology, dermatology, or general immunology.
Product launch experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the therapeutic area and product knowledge.
Serve as a scientific resource for internal stakeholders.
Apply scientific and product knowledge to synthesize complex data and communicate it in useful, understandable written and verbal formats to individuals and groups.
Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare providers and other external stakeholders.
Conduct comprehensive searches and critically evaluate medical and scientific literature.
Develop timely, comprehensive written medical information response documents, including standard response letters, Medicaid Summaries, and AMCP Formulary Dossiers, consistent with the department style guide.
Lead database planning and launch activities to maintain an accurate and current Enclosure and standard response letter repository.
Manage the Medical Information mailbox daily and ensure escalated spontaneous medical information requests are addressed appropriately.
Build relationships and credibility with internal and external customers through appropriate scientific, medical, and product-specific information exchange.
Support scientific publications as appropriate.
Support and review scientific and promotional materials requiring medical sign-off, collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory colleagues and cross-functional teams as needed.
Plan and execute congress activities, including medical booth support, congress lead, and topic team lead activities.
Support scientific training and collaborate on new-hire and advanced presentations covering disease state and product clinical data.
Lead the planning and execution of Medical Communications initiatives.
Manage vendor relationships as appropriate.
Participate in other projects and duties as assigned.
Adhere to UCB compliance and professional standards, including ethical decision-making practices and guidelines.
Complete initial training and successfully pass all assessments.
Travel overnight occasionally, up to 20%.