Medical Science Liaison Sr. / Dallas

Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

UCB is looking for an experienced, science-driven and patient-focused Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work with the Myasthenia Gravis Team to strengthen our neurological Rare Disease Organization's (RDO) mission for the team in the Texas Region, which currently includes Texas, Arkansas & Oklahoma.

About the Role

The MSL provides peer-level scientific exchange with clinicians and researchers working in neuromuscular diseases. 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.

Who you will 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.

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 myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders.
• Develop and manage trusted, peer-to-peer relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., KOLs, clinical investigators, medical groups/IDNs, 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 where issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases are addressed.
• 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.

Interested? For this position, you'll need the following education, experience and skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral level degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, or DNP); Nurse Practitioners with research and/or clinical expertise in a related field and advanced training/education may be considered.
• Minimum 1+ years of medical affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Must reside within the assigned territory.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 60% in the designated territory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant therapeutic area experience in neurology, neuromuscular, and/or rare diseases
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of health, economic principles and clinical trials.
• Experience in partnership with Global and local therapy area experts and external organizations
• Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations.
• Creative approach to problem solving and able to work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage a large territory with multiple stakeholders

This position's reasonably anticipated base salary range is $156,000.00-$204,000.00 annually. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

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 explicitly 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 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.

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