Medical Science Liaison /Great Plains Region
About The Position
UCB is seeking an experienced, science-driven, and patient-focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join the Myasthenia Gravis Team. This role will contribute to the mission of the neurological Rare Disease Organization (RDO) within the Great Plains Region, encompassing areas like Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Omaha, and Kansas City. The MSL will engage in peer-level scientific exchange with clinicians and researchers in neuromuscular diseases, fostering collaborative partnerships to optimize patient care. Key activities include providing scientific exchange, contributing insights to medical strategies, and driving patient-focused initiatives within the local health ecosystem. The MSL will collaborate with internal partners such as Medical Affairs, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Clinical Development/Operations, Medical Information, Compliance/Legal, and cross-functional commercial teams. External collaborations will involve healthcare providers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, medical decision-makers in health systems/IDNs, and patient advocacy organizations.
Requirements
- Doctoral level degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, or DNP); Nurse Practitioners with research and/or clinical expertise in a related field and advanced training/education may be considered.
- Minimum 1+ years of medical affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Must reside within the assigned territory.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 80% in the designated territory.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant therapeutic area experience in neurology, neuromuscular, and/or rare diseases.
- Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
- Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials.
- Experience in partnership with Global and local therapy area experts and external organizations
- Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations.
- Creative approach to problem solving and able to work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
- Ability to work independently and manage a large territory with multiple stakeholders
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 myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders.
- Develop and manage trusted, peer-to-peer relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., KOLs, clinical investigators, medical groups/IDNs, 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 where issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases are addressed.
- 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.
Benefits
- Hybrid-first approach to work, with teams coming together in local hubs.
- 40% of time spent in the office for hybrid roles, unless explicitly stated otherwise or precluded by the nature of the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
