Medical Science Liaison - North East England & Scotland (Slough)

UCB S.A.
Slough
2 days ago
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We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison – North East England and Scotland to join us in our UK & Ireland Immunology team, to be field based.
About the role
As a Medical Science Liaison, you will leverage strong functional expertise to support tactical execution of key UCB medical strategies. Demonstrating scientific leadership by contributing to scientific conferences, medical meetings and advisory boards.
Who you’ll work with
You will report into the Medical Lead for Rheumatology
What you’ll do
Preparing and delivering medical and scientific presentations. Utilising scientific expertise to gather medical insights and to support research/data generation initiatives.
Engaging with guideline development and revision through scientific exchange and support.
Developing and managing KOLs including KOL identification, engagement and support.
Maximising site performance and support for clinical trials and non-interventional studies through engagement with investigators as appropriate.
Actively participating in team calls and meetings and transform customer insights into actions to deliver superior and sustainable customer value and impact.
Understanding and influencing a wide range of stakeholders; proactively collaborate and network with internal partners regionally and share insights and best practices across the team.
Providing scientific updates to peers and ensuring completion of administrative and planning duties in line with guidance.
I nterested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills :
A high level of scientific education at MSc/PhD level would be desirable.
MSL experience within industry preferred.
Disease area knowledge, specifically rheumatology/Immunology preferred.
Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific and clinical data in 1:1 and group settings.
Demonstrate business acumen and have an in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare arena.
Be effective in communicating and presenting, focusing on delivering customer value and impact, always in a patient oriented manner.
Have the flexibility and willingness to travel extensively, both nationally and internationally

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 around 8,500 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 equitable 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.
UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

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