Medical Strategy Lead Rare

Make your mark for patients

To strengthen our Rare & Epilepsy department we are looking for a talented profile to fill the position of:Strategy Medical Lead Rare Milan Italy.

About the role
You will need to eensure the highest possible level of scientific competencies in the local roles of the PVU and drive the appropriate scientific standards in the implementation of the strategy and tactical execution. You will guarantee a connection between Region Area and local PVUs on long term strategic objectives clinical development and cross boarder initiatives. You will be accountable for the creation of the medical part of the local PV (Brand) Plan mastering all medical content using the relevant inputs from EU.

You will work with
You will work closely with a broad network of stakeholders across local European and global levels. Internally you collaborate with the local medical team including Medical Solution Leads and MSLs whom you functionally lead and develop as well as cross-functional teams such as market access regulatory and commercial to co-create and implement Patient Value Plans. You are also in regular interaction with EU and global medical teams to ensure alignment on strategy clinical development and cross-border initiatives. Externally you engage with healthcare professionals investigators and research partners in the context of clinical studies and advisory activities while also contributing to market access discussions and scientific interactions with key stakeholders.

What you will do

• Highest scientific standards for strategy execution and tactical implementation
• Functional leadership of the local area Medical Community (Medical Solution Leads & MSLs).
• Participation in the interdisciplinary development of the Patient Value Plans (PVP).
• Scientific input in the definition and shaping of local plans and input into MSL-tactics
• Scientific adequacy and consistency of medical-scientific solutions (projects and activities including materials) that are initiated and implemented locally or as part of an EU strategy.
• Responsible for medical-scientific knowledge of all local area team-members and key to improving development of scientific skills supported by other medical roles.
• Supports with his/her expertise the conception of medical solutions like e.g. advisory boards patient initiatives added value-concepts etc..
• Responsible for preparing the area for future medical solutions in UCBs pipeline (new assets & therapy areas).
• Steering of local guideline-initiatives and pipeline-projects implemented by MSLs.
• Key contact point for global and EU-teams for clinical studies Investigator Initiated Studies (ISS) Non-Interventional Studies (NIS) Real World Evidence (RWE)- projects and their implementation in the area.
• Supervising the production of publications which are generated by local data.
• Responsible for high quality scientific content during development and provision of documents for marketing approval- and pricing negotiations.
• Primary contact for the medical relevance of market access activities
• Connecting EU area and region regarding long-term strategic goals
• Scientific Reference for national market access initiatives

Interested For this position youll need the following education experience and skills

• Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences required MD PharmD PhD preferred
• Fluent English communication (oral and written)
• 10 years in positions with stakeholder-contact in the healthcare environment
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and Access-/ HTA-regulations
• Proven coaching skills regarding individual and team development
• Proven strength in business planning development and execution of tactical plans
• Knowledge in the areas of clinical studies Investigator Initiated Studies (ISS) Non- Interventional Studies (NIS) Real World Evidence (RWE)-projects is beneficial
• Problem solving & adaptability: managing complexity ambiguity and sensitive situations
• Project management: ability to handle multiple priorities with strong execution discipline
• Personal effectiveness: autonomy accountability collaboration and continuous improvement mindset

Salary Range:70.400 92.400

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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