Medical Science Liaison. Great Lakes

UCB•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

UCB is looking for an experienced, science-driven and patient-focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work on the Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes team for the Great Lakes geography that includes Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Great Lakes, will engage with key scientific and medical influencers to advance understanding of UCB’s Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes portfolio. This role fosters collaborative, science-driven partnerships with key stakeholders to support optimized patient care. The MSL will provide scientific exchange, contribute insights to medical strategies, and drive patient-focused initiatives within the local health ecosystem.

Requirements

Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, DPM, or DO).
2 years of medical affairs experience in biopharmaceutical industry.
Must reside within the assigned territory.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 60-80% in the designated territory.
Must complete initial training and successfully pass all assessments within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Relevant therapeutic area experience.
Prior product launch experience.
Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
Basic knowledge and understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials.
Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Creative approach to problem solving and able to work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations.
Strong time management and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

Maintain deep therapeutic-area expertise by staying current on pre-clinical and clinical data, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and competitive landscape for epilepsy and rare syndromes.
Develop and manage trusted, peer-to-peer relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., KOLs, clinical investigators, medical groups/IDNs, regional payers, patient advocacy groups) and execute tailored engagement plans to identify local needs and opportunities.
Deliver balanced scientific exchange and clinical value propositions, including addressing medical information inquiries and providing effective, audience-tailored presentations to internal and external audiences.
Generate and communicate meaningful medical insights from the field to inform medical strategy and tactics, including input for creation and updates of Standard Response Letters.
Represent UCB as a scientific expert at local, regional, and national conferences and scientific forums, including advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, roundtables, and educational programs focused on unmet clinical needs.
Identify and support research and educational collaboration opportunities, including feasibility assessment and primary liaison support for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) from inception through publication.
Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Medical, RWE, access, and other partners) to enhance patient care, support access engagements with medical expertise as needed, and contribute to broader Medical Affairs projects.