Regional Affairs Lead (90169)

Make your mark for patients

To strengthen our Patient Impact department we are looking for a talented profile to fill the position of: Regional Affairs Lead Milan Italy


About the role

The Regional Affairs Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating market access activities at the regional level for UCBs entire product portfolio. She/he is responsible to inspire and engage her/his team to secure their engagement and performance.

She/he has to take care of the entire product portfolio and this includes listing products in Regional/Hospital Formularies communicating the Value Proposition collaborating with the Tender Office and developing and executing strategies to ensure patient access and the sustainability of company products throughout their lifecycle.

Specifically this role involves developing projects within regional ecosystems that foster strategic partnerships with all key stakeholders in major hospital and regional settings (KOLs hospital pharmacists medical directors general managers regional decision-makers patients academia). The aim is to overcome access barriers to UCB innovationswhether regulatory organizational or managerial.

You will work with

The role involves coordinating a team of Regional Affairs Managers (RAMs) who operate in the field working in collaboration with all other local functions related to the Business Units. Additionally the Regional Affairs Head oversees a head office team responsible for monitoring and analyzing regional healthcare policies identifying strategic partnerships and developing solutions within hospital and regional ecosystems.

The Regional Affairs Lead reports directly to the Director of Access Sustainability and Public Affairs of UCBs Italian affiliate.

What you will do

Lead engage and coordinate the Regional Affairs Managers (RAMs) team and the head office team ensuring the regional access strategy aligns with company policies.

Ensure that both teams (the RAM field team and the office one) work in team with each other and with their internal stakeholders building solid partnerships with them.

Take care of the grow and development of each member of the team (the RAM field team and the office one) making sure that all upcoming needed competencies are developed on time with business needs and that are in line with each employee willingness.

Manage institutional relations at the regional level liaising with Regional Authorities Local Health Units (ASLs) hospitals and pharmaceutical services to facilitate access to medicines.

Oversee the management of public tenders and contracts with public administrations ensuring regulatory compliance and commercial competitiveness.

Ensure the communication of the value proposition of portfolio innovations across the territory.

Identify opportunities for partnerships and project development and empower the team to engage with the relevant internal stakeholders to make them happen.

Develop strategic initiatives in collaboration with local stakeholders supporting the implementation of innovative access models.

Ensure proper execution of activities in synergy with the Tender & Contracting team.

Collaborate with all roles within the Italian affiliate and with Global and EU functions.

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

Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Life Sciences Health Economics Public Health Pharmacy or related disciplines)

Fluent in English with strong written and spoken communication skills enabling effective interaction with international stakeholders and contribution to global and cross-functional projects

Over 5 years of consolidated experience in Regional Access and People Management demonstrating the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive access strategies across diverse regional landscapes.

In-depth knowledge of hospital and regional healthcare ecosystems with a solid grasp of both technical dynamics (e.g. formulary processes care pathways) and political-institutional frameworks that influence decision-making.

Comprehensive understanding of regional access processes including regulatory pathways reimbursement mechanisms and stakeholder engagement strategies aimed at optimizing patient access to innovative therapies.

Previous experience in commercial roles and institutional relations (e.g. marketing sales public affairs) is a big plus

Leadership and People Management: Ability to coordinate and motivate both the regional access team and the head office team.

Problem-Solving and Strategic Thinking: Skilled in addressing regulatory and commercial challenges with innovative solutions.

Networking and Institutional Relations: Capable of engaging with regional and local stakeholders to facilitate access to medicines.

Adaptability and Flexibility: Effectively managing a constantly evolving regulatory and market environment.

Analytical Skills: Able to interpret market data and regional policies (e.g. healthcare plans) to guide the affiliates strategic decisions.

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 around 8500 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 equitable 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.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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