Medical Lead RARE

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a proactive Medical Lead RARE & Epilepsy - Mid Markets (MiM) Netherlands who has a strong science background to join our dedicated mid-market medical ops team. This position can be based in one of the locations: Brussels, Breda, Bulle, Athens, and Copenhagen. 

About the role

As the Medical Lead within Mid-Market (MiM) area you are the point of contact for EU/ Global to mid-market and are the POC for Medical Leads regarding scientific expertise within Rare and Epilepsy for current indications and future indications​. In this role you will partner closely with internal teams at local and regional level to develop a highly impactful Medical Affairs plan per Mid-Market, aiming for differentiation and acceleration of UCB's medical capabilities and operational excellence in Rare and Epilepsy.

Who you`ll work with

As Medical Lead Rare & Epilepsy you will work/partner with: Medical Leads (Rare & Epilepsy), Medical Excellence, and Evidence Generation Leads (local/regional) and Cross-functional teams. Regional/Global Medical Teams, Country Medical Lead. External experts, KOL, professional societies, payers, and patient advocacy groups.

What you`ll do

• Key responsibility for medical & scientific guidance for medical teams, especially for the Medical Leads across Mid Markets, Medical Solution Leads and MSLs
• Foster a culture of Insights and best practice sharing across cluster. Cultivate collaborations aligned with Therapeutic Area objectives and supporting external stakeholders to drive patient value
• Partner closely with the local Evidence Generation Lead to identify key partnership and RWE opportunities
• Demonstrate Medical leadership by exemplifying strong business acumen and its application into the medical planning process
• Accountable for the Medical plan as part of Mid Market's cross-functional strategy, by translating science into value for patients and business, in collaboration with the cross functional team and aligned with the global/regional strategy
• Scientific and medical expertise to internal teams ensuring high level of scientific & TA acumen across the organization, particularly to the medical teams; champions medical excellence

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills: 

• A medical degree (M.D.) or Ph.D., as well as in Life Sciences, Pharmacy etc.
• Substantial Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry, (5-8+ years in senior position) highly preferred in Rare or Epilepsy Therapeutic Area
• Strong understanding of clinical development and study management, as well as real world evidence generation plans and practices
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; establishes trust and partnership collaboration with Cross-functional leadership, regional & Global colleagues and external
• Strong Strategic acumen, good business acumen and anticipation of industry trends; Ability to critically analyse complex data

Deadline for applications: 17th of November

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 don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't 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 that's 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, we've 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.

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