Medical Science Liaison Area Manager/Team Lead Rare Disease US
UCB
Summary
We are looking for a strategic, inspiring, and collaborative Field Medical Lead (MSL Manager), Rare Disease East to join our U.S. Rare Diseases team. This field-based position will lead the neuromuscular field medical team across the eastern United States.
Job description
About the role
You will provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to a team of Medical Science Liaisons. You will drive consistent execution of the field medical plan, strengthen scientific engagement, and ensure the team delivers meaningful value to healthcare professionals and rare disease communities.
Who you'll work with
You will lead a talented neuromuscular field medical team and collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Medical Information, Commercial Leadership and other cross-functional partners. Together, you will advance UCB's medical strategy while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, ethics, and compliance.
What you'll do
- Recruit, onboard, coach, develop, and manage field medical team members.
- Lead implementation and measurement of the annual field medical plan.
- Develop training curricula with local and global cross-functional partners.
- Model high-impact scientific engagement with external healthcare stakeholders.
- Strengthen collaboration supporting clinical studies and medical information.
- Maintain a regional presence through conferences, field visits, and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in medicine, pharmacy, or a relevant scientific discipline
- 5+ years of Medical Affairs experience
- 3+ years of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) experience
- 1+ years experience leading, coaching, developing, and influencing individuals and teams
- 3+ years experience in specialty medicine, neurology, or rare disease
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% or more
- Experience in myasthenia gravis or other neuromuscular diseases
- Proven success leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization
- Field medical tactical planning and implementation experience
- Strong scientific communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Effective negotiation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to translate clinical data for diverse stakeholders
- Strong understanding of medical governance, ethics, and compliance
Benefits
- Hybrid work
- 40% office time
Company overview
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with a rich history dating back to 1928. The company specializes in developing innovative medicines for severe central nervous system and immunological conditions, with a particular focus on epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and Crohn's disease. UCB operates in over 40 countries worldwide and employs approximately 9,378 people globally. The company's research and development efforts are centered on creating meaningful solutions that go beyond medicine, driven by patient experiences and scientific innovation. UCB's notable products include Keppra (levetiracetam) for epilepsy, Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) for autoimmune diseases, and Zyrtec (cetirizine) for allergies. With a strong commitment to sustainability and patient-centered care, UCB continues to advance transformative science and technologies to address unmet medical needs and improve the quality of life for patients worldwide.