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About the Role

The Medical Science Liaison serves as a key field-based scientific partner to healthcare providers, decision-makers, medical associations, and internal UCB colleagues, executing medical strategies to positively impact patients with chronic inflammatory diseases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain deep scientific knowledge in Dermatology, delivering clinical value propositions and engaging key decision-makers in medical groups, IDNs, and regional payers.
• Identify and support potential research expansion projects, collaborations, medical advisors, and educational partnership opportunities.
• Conduct local roundtables and education programs to enhance Key Opinion Leaders' understanding of unmet clinical needs.
• Serve as a scientific expert at medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, and internal meetings.
• Support field-based cross-functional teams with medical expertise in access engagements and provide field updates for Standard Response Letter creation/updating.
• Review and critique scientific publications to inform healthcare trends in Dermatology.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate information on therapeutic areas, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and competitive intelligence, and address medical information inquiries.
• Provide effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences, tailoring them for specific needs through peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
• Assess feasibility and serve as the primary liaison for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) from inception to publication.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO or PhD in a relevant field) required.
• Valid US Driver’s License with no more than 3 moving violations in the past 2 years.
• Must reside within the assigned territory.
• Complete initial training and pass all assessments within 90 days of hire.
• Frequent business travel required, including overnights and some weekends.
• 3+ years of field medical experience (preferred).
• Immuno-dermatology experience (strongly preferred).
• Prior product launch experience (preferred).
• Basic business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry (preferred).
• Basic knowledge and understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials (preferred).
• Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills (preferred).
• Creative approach to problem solving and ability to work effectively in a constantly changing environment (preferred).
• Strong team player, able to effectively interface with internal departments (preferred).
• Strong time management and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications (preferred).

Skills

• Deep scientific knowledge in Dermatology
• Basic business acumen
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
• Basic knowledge of health economic principles
• Understanding of clinical trials
• Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing environment
• Strong team player
• Ability to effectively interface with internal departments (regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, clinical operations)
• Strong time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Location

• New York City
• Hybrid

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid (40% in office)

Experience Level

• 3+ years of field medical experience (preferred)

Education Level

• Doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO or PhD in a relevant field)

Salary/Compensations

• $156,000 - $204,000 annually

About the Company

• UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology.
• The company has over 9,000 employees worldwide, inspired by patients and driven by science.
• UCB creates value by pushing forward, collaborating, and innovating for patients.
• The company fosters a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities.
• UCB offers employees opportunities for growth and freedom to carve their own career paths.
• The company embraces a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs.

Equal Opportunity

• UCB is an equal opportunity employer.
• All employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• UCB invites voluntary self-identification during the application process; provision of this information is voluntary and will not affect employment decisions.
• Self-identification information is confidential, kept separate, and used only in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
• Candidates requiring adjustments to the application process can contact US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for US-based roles.