Make your mark for patients
UCB is looking for a clinically experienced, science-driven driven and patient-focusedMedical Science Liaison (MSL) to work on the Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes team for the Chicago geography (Chicago, Indiana).
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Chicago 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.
To ensure optimal coverage and engagement within the territory, candidates are ideally based in Chicago.
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:
- Doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MSL
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 60-80% in the designated territory.
- Must reside within the 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 Chicago 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.
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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Requisition ID: 90743
Recruiter: Kelly Dickinson
Hiring Manager: Michelle Schoonover
Talent Partner: Robert Way
Job Level: MM II
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