Medical Science Liaison Houston

Make your mark for patients

UCBis looking for an experiencedscience-driven and patient-focusedMedicalScience Liaison(MSL)to work with theMyasthenia Gravis Teamto strengthen our neurologicalRare DiseaseOrganizations (RDO)mission for theteam in theTexas Region which currently includesTexas Arkansas & Oklahoma .

About the Role

TheMSLprovides peer-level scientific exchange with clinicians and researchers working in neuromuscular role fosters collaborative science-driven partnerships with key stakeholders to support optimized patient will provide scientific exchange contribute insights to medical strategies and drive patient-focused initiatives within the local health ecosystem.

Who you will work with

• Internal partners:Medical Affairs (including Medical Directors) Real-World Evidence (RWE) Clinical Development/Operations Medical Information Compliance/Legal and cross-functional commercial colleagues (e.g. sales marketing market access).
• External partners: healthcare providers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) clinical investigators medical decision-makers in health systems/IDNs and patient advocacy organizations.

What youll do

• 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Up to 1 year of medical affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Must reside within the assigned territory.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel up to 60% in the designated territory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 bea strong teamplayer and effectivelyinterface withother 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 withproficiencyin Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage a large territory with multiple stakeholders

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $134000.00-$176000.00 annually. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors.

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 explicitly 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 employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment your employment with UCB or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws orders and regulations.

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