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We are looking for a strategic scientifically driven and collaborative Medical Strategy Lead Clinical Advisor to join our Medical Neurology Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes team preferably based in our Atlanta GA office. This position can be remotely based.

This highly visible role will serve as a trusted clinical advisor providing deep expertise in epilepsy developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) rare syndromes REMS programs and future pipeline assets.

About the Role

As a key member of the medical organization you will provide specialized clinical scientific medical and strategic expertise to support UCBs epilepsy and rare syndrome portfolio. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to shape medical strategy generate insights support evidence development and advance patient care through non-promotional scientific engagement.

This role combines deep clinical expertise with strategic influence and offers the opportunity to impact current and future therapies for patients living with rare and complex neurological disorders.

Who Youll Work With

You will partner closely with leaders and teams across:

• Medical Affairs Leadership
• Medical Strategy Leads
• Account Experience Specialists (AES)
• Patient Services and UCB Cares
• Medical Information
• Patient Safety
• Clinical Development
• Business Development
• Global Medical and Commercial teams
• Academic investigators and healthcare professionals

You will also represent UCB at major scientific congresses medical advisory activities and strategic engagements with leading institutions and experts.

What Youll Do

• Serve as a trusted clinical advisor supporting epilepsy and rare syndrome strategies.
• Engage key healthcare professionals to gather insights and identify unmet needs.
• Provide compliant non-promotional scientific education and consultation.
• Support evidence generation and real-world research initiatives.
• Guide REMS-related clinical discussions and stakeholder education.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve patient and healthcare provider experiences.
• Monitor scientific advances and competitive developments in epilepsy and neurology.
• Provide medical expertise for future assets and innovation opportunities.

Interested For This Role Were Looking for the Following Education Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) or equivalent medical degree.
• Board Certification in Neurology.
• Minimum of 15 years of recent clinical practice experience as a neurologist or epileptologist.
• Minimum of 1 year of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Epilepsy.
• Deep clinical expertise in epilepsy developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) and rare neurological syndromes.
• Strong ability to interpret synthesize and communicate complex scientific and clinical information.
• Demonstrated capability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations REMS requirements and compliant medical engagement practices.
• Experience supporting medical strategy evidence generation or clinical development initiatives.
• Established relationships within academic neurology and epilepsy communities.
• Experience engaging cross-functional teams to drive strategic medical objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise in rare epilepsy syndromes including Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
• Willingness to travel domestically including frequent travel to Atlanta if not based locally.

This positions reasonably anticipated salary range is $213000-$280000 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.

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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