Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a proactive Medical Lead RARE & Epilepsy - Mid Markets (MiM) Switzerland 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. 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 UCBs 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, KOLs, 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 the 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 to the medical planning process.
* Accountable for the medical plan as part of Mid Markets 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.
* Provide scientific and medical expertise to internal teams ensuring a high level of scientific & therapeutic‑area acumen across the organization, particularly to the medical teams; champion medical excellence.
Interested? For this role we are 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 a 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 stakeholders.
* 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, 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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