Medical Science Liaison, Neurology, Rockies region
Make your mark for patients
UCB is looking for a clinically experienced, science-driven, and patient-focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work on the Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes team for the Rockies geography.
To ensure optimal coverage and engagement within the territory, candidates are ideally based in major hub cities in Las Vegas, NV, AZ, NM, UT, CO, and ID.
About the role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Rockies 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:
- Stay current with research and clinical data related to epilepsy and rare syndromes.
- Execute targeted stakeholder engagement strategies to identify local needs and opportunities.
- Provide meaningful medical insights to support medical strategies and initiatives.
- Represent UCB at scientific conferences and educational events.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient care and contribute to medical projects as needed.
- May lead/support other Medical Affairs projects or activities as assigned.
Who You'll Work with:
- Build and manage trusted, peer-level relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, and patient advocacy groups
Interested? For this role, we're looking for the following education, experience, and skills
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, MD, DPM, or DO) with a minimum of 3 years' experience as an MSL
OR
- NP/PA with a minimum of 3 years' experience as an MSL or minimum of 3 years of direct clinical experience in relevant therapeutic area or 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Must reside within the assigned territory.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel 60-80% in the designated territory.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical or professional experience in epilepsy and/or rare syndromes.
- Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to actively listen, identify opportunities, and deliver solutions.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- This role requires 70-80% in-field engagement across the Rockies region
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.
Unless explicitly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, regardless of your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.
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Requisition ID: 93575
Recruiter: Kelly Dickinson
Hiring Manager: Michelle Schoonover
Talent Partner: Monte Mcdowell
Job Level: MM II
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