Ecosystem Lead Rare Syndromes, Northeast

Make your mark for patients

The Ecosystem Lead (EL) for the Northeast will lead and manage all aspects of the commercial field team within an Ecosystem of the Rare Syndromes Team. The Northeast Region territories include Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and New York.

Preferably candidates should live within the ecosystem geography.

About the role

The primary responsibility of the EL is to exceed their teams FINTEPLA sales goals (patient referrals and patient starts) for their Ecosystem. Other responsibilities will include project management planning leadership development of the team and communication. EL should continuously develop and expand the skill set of their team and ensure that their region has the tools to exceed the sales goals for the region.

What youll do

• Lead the regional field team and drive sales performance
• Manage Key Account Managers (KAMs) to increase demand and ensure access within budget
• Coordinate field roles to optimize HCP engagement and patient care
• Develop and execute a quarterly regional business plan aligned with strategic goals
• Build relationships with KOLs and ensure local execution of national brand strategy
• Identify customer-focused ethical strategies for evolving markets
• Leverage targeting and omnichannel tools for maximum impact
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align priorities and address challenges
• Foster open communication and a high-performing ethical culture
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and applicable legal standards
• Travel up to 75% (overnight and weekend as needed); must live near a major airport

Who youll work with
Internal stakeholders:

• Non-Retail Synergist
• Internal Solutions Team
• Customer Facing Liaisons and Partners
• Head of Ecosystems East/West
• Cross-Functional Teams (E.g. Operations Medical Compliance etc.)

External stakeholders:

• Medical and business leads at designated ACOs networks and health systems within ecosystem
• KOLs / TLs associated with systems
• HCPs
• Patients / patient advocacy groups

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

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelors degree

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive success in rare/biotech pharma sales
• 5 years in a field management role (e.g. RSM DSM)

Preferred qualifications

• MBA PharmD PhD or MD

• Experience with buy-and-bill medical benefit specialty pharmacy and HUB models
• Proven leadership of field teams with consistent achievement of sales goals
• Product launch experience
• Strong KOL engagement and team-building capabilities
• Excellent communication and digital tool proficiency
• Preference for candidates with experience in rare disease epilepsy or complex care models

This positions reasonably anticipated salary range is $176k - $231k per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors.

This posting will remain active until August 4 2025. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that applications will no longer be accepted after the end of the day on August 4 2025.

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 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.

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