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UCB is looking for an experienced, science-driven and patient-focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work on the Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes team for the Great Lakes geography that includes Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota.

About the role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Great Lakes, will engage with key scientific and medical influencers to advance understanding of UCB's Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes portfolio. This role fosters collaborative, science-driven partnerships with key stakeholders to support optimized patient care. The MSL will provide scientific exchange, contribute insights to medical strategies, and drive patient-focused initiatives within the local health ecosystem.
What you'll 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 epilepsy and rare syndromes.
Develop and manage trusted, peer-to-peer relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., KOLs, clinical investigators, medical groups/IDNs, regional payers, 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 and scientific forums, including advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, roundtables, and educational programs focused on unmet clinical needs.
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.

Who you'll 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.

Interested? For this role, we're looking for the following education, experience, and skills
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, DPM, or DO).
2 years of medical affairs experience in biopharmaceutical industry.
Must reside within the assigned territory.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel 60-80% in the designated territory.

Preferred Qualifications
Relevant therapeutic area experience.
Prior product launch experience.
Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
Basic knowledge and understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials.
Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Creative approach to problem solving and able to work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations.
Strong time management and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Must complete initial training and successfully pass all assessments within 90 days of hire.

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

Unlessexplicitlystated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office,regardlessof your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All 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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requisition ID:92948

Recruiter:Kelly Dickinson

Hiring Manager:Alisha Valdez

Talent Partner:Robert Way

Job Level:SA I - MM II

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