Medical Science Liaison, Rare (Ontario)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison Rare Disease to join our Canada Rare Disease Business Unit covering the Province of Ontario

About the role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based Medical/Scientific expert who serves as a key scientific partner to healthcare providers/organizations and internal UCB colleagues. As an MSL at UCB you will be responsible for executing key medical strategies to enhance care and positively impact patients living with chronic neurologic and rare diseases.

What youll do

• Maintains deep scientific knowledge in areas of Neurology & Rare Disease.
• Identifies establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) clinical specialists and researchers and conducts scientific exchanges in the specific areas of focus
• Delivers clinical value propositions and engages with key decision-maker stakeholders in medical groups IDNs and regional payers
• Identifies and supports potential research expansion projects/collaborations medical advisors and educational partnership opportunities
• Conducts local roundtables and learning programs aligned with audience needs assessment that aim to enhance Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)s and HCPs understanding of unmet clinical needs
• Organizes and supports regional consultancy activities
• Serve as a scientific expert at key medical and scientific conferences advisory boards clinical investigator meetings and internal meetings.
• Supports and collaborates with field-based cross-functional teams to provide medical insights and expertise
• Reviews and critiques scientific publications to help inform healthcare trends in Neurology/Rare Disease specific areas of focus
• Collects analyses and communicates information concerning therapeutic area treatment options emerging standards of care and competitive intelligence
• Provides effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences to meet specific audience needs
• Locally supports UCB clinical investigations and assesses feasibility while serving as the primary liaison between UCB and investigator for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) from inception to publication
• Provides field updates regarding topics of interest for creation and/or updating of Standard Response Letters
• Operates at the highest level of UCB compliance and professional standards.

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills

• Required: MSc Preferred: Doctorate degree (PharmD MD DO PhD or similar in a relevant field). Will consider Nurse Practitioner with experience in relevant therapeutic area.
• 3 years of track record of success as an MSL or related field Medical Affairs experience.
• Neurology Neuromuscular disease or Rare Disease experience strongly preferred (Neuromuscular Disease/Myasthenia Gravis experience is an asset.)
• Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
• Regular travel required within region. Travel required to attend company meetings conferences etc. (including overnights and some weekends.)
• Valid Drivers License
• Must reside within the assigned business region (Greater Toronto Area preferred)

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $106000 - 140000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge skills experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

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.

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.

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.

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

We are committed to fostering an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and members feel valued respected and supported. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (e.g. alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation) please contact and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that our hiring process includes the use of artificial intelligence (AI). All final hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.