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Medical Operations Lead, Epilepsy (Atlanta, GA)
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Medical Operations Lead, Epilepsy (Atlanta, GA)
role at UCB. This office‑based position is located at UCB’s U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Relocation assistance is available. We seek a
Medical Operations Lead
to head the UCB Medical Operations team in Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes. If you are passionate about operational leadership and advancing meaningful patient‑focused medical strategies, this is a role where you can make a measurable difference.
What You’ll Do
Contribute to the Medical Affairs overall strategy and culture as part of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team in the US.
Lead the medical team to achieve excellence by connecting medical strategy with implementation and by developing qualitative and quantitative metrics.
Be accountable for the execution and delivery of tactical objectives of Medical Affairs Plans for the EaRS portfolio, together with the Strategy Lead for each asset, and in alignment with overall strategic objectives.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for direct reports (e.g., medical communication leads, project management, etc.).
Develop the Center of Excellence for Medical Operations in organizing conferences and advisory board meetings, managing ANF/contracting and budget, medical reviews, and medical excellence.
Ensure compliance with UCB and local regulations (regulatory, pharma codes, etc.) for medical affairs deliverables and the medical‑related reviews.
Minimum Qualifications
MBA, PhD, MD, and/or PharmD.
Minimum of 5 years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry in the respective therapeutic areas or similar experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful track record of initiating and leading cross‑functional planning, collaborating, and solution building.
Deep understanding of the needs of Medical Strategy, Medical Outcome Liaison, and Medical Science Liaison teams.
In‑depth knowledge of the cross‑functional matrix related to the medical review process for HCP‑facing materials.
Superb project‑management skills, a keen eye for detail, and tenacity to drive project completion.
Strong emphasis on ethics and compliance guidelines and standards.
This position’s reasonably anticipated salary range is $197,000–$259,000 annually. The actual salary offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About Us UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people worldwide, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us? At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks; we create value. We push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients and have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work.
UCB embraces a hybrid‑first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 will not affect your application or employment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and used in accordance with applicable laws.
For adjustments to the application process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, contact US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for US‑based roles. If your enquiry does not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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Medical Operations Lead, Epilepsy (Atlanta, GA)
role at UCB. This office‑based position is located at UCB’s U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Relocation assistance is available. We seek a
Medical Operations Lead
to head the UCB Medical Operations team in Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes. If you are passionate about operational leadership and advancing meaningful patient‑focused medical strategies, this is a role where you can make a measurable difference.
What You’ll Do
Contribute to the Medical Affairs overall strategy and culture as part of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team in the US.
Lead the medical team to achieve excellence by connecting medical strategy with implementation and by developing qualitative and quantitative metrics.
Be accountable for the execution and delivery of tactical objectives of Medical Affairs Plans for the EaRS portfolio, together with the Strategy Lead for each asset, and in alignment with overall strategic objectives.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for direct reports (e.g., medical communication leads, project management, etc.).
Develop the Center of Excellence for Medical Operations in organizing conferences and advisory board meetings, managing ANF/contracting and budget, medical reviews, and medical excellence.
Ensure compliance with UCB and local regulations (regulatory, pharma codes, etc.) for medical affairs deliverables and the medical‑related reviews.
Minimum Qualifications
MBA, PhD, MD, and/or PharmD.
Minimum of 5 years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry in the respective therapeutic areas or similar experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful track record of initiating and leading cross‑functional planning, collaborating, and solution building.
Deep understanding of the needs of Medical Strategy, Medical Outcome Liaison, and Medical Science Liaison teams.
In‑depth knowledge of the cross‑functional matrix related to the medical review process for HCP‑facing materials.
Superb project‑management skills, a keen eye for detail, and tenacity to drive project completion.
Strong emphasis on ethics and compliance guidelines and standards.
This position’s reasonably anticipated salary range is $197,000–$259,000 annually. The actual salary offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About Us UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people worldwide, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us? At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks; we create value. We push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients and have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work.
UCB embraces a hybrid‑first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 will not affect your application or employment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and used in accordance with applicable laws.
For adjustments to the application process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, contact US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for US‑based roles. If your enquiry does not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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