Medical Science Liaison, Neurology, Rockies region 1

UCB • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $134,000 - $204,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

UCB is seeking a clinically experienced, science-driven, and patient-focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join the Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes team for the Rockies geography. This role involves engaging with key scientific and medical influencers to advance understanding of UCB’s Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes portfolio. The MSL will foster collaborative, science-driven partnerships with key stakeholders to support optimized patient care, provide scientific exchange, contribute insights to medical strategies, and drive patient-focused initiatives within the local health ecosystem. Candidates are ideally based in major hub cities in Las Vegas, NV, AZ, NM, UT, CO, and ID to ensure optimal coverage and engagement within the territory.

Requirements

• Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, MD, DPM, or DO) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MSL OR NP/PA with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MSL or minimum of 3 years of direct clinical experience in relevant therapeutic area or 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Must reside within the assigned territory.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 60-80% in the designated territory.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical or professional experience in epilepsy and/or rare syndromes.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to actively listen, identify opportunities, and deliver solutions.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with research and clinical data related to epilepsy and rare syndromes.
• Execute targeted stakeholder engagement strategies to identify local needs and opportunities.
• Provide meaningful medical insights to support medical strategies and initiatives.
• Represent UCB at scientific conferences and educational events.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient care and contribute to medical projects as needed.
• May lead/support other Medical Affairs projects or activities as assigned.
• Build and manage trusted, peer-level relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, and patient advocacy groups.

Benefits

• UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
• Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected] for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

What This Job Offers

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