Head of Medical Affairs

**Make your mark for patients**

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? If yes, this could be the perfect fit for you:
We are looking for a **Head of Medical Affairs (M/F/d) for Rare/Neurology** to lead our Medical Rare and Epilepsy Team in Germany remotely and this is a role with the opportunity to make a significant impact.

**About the role**

You ensure that your team acts according to the the UCB code of conduct and innovative pharmaceutical industry guidelines. You are also responsible for providing the best leadership with outcomes focus to your team to perform at the highest level, including coaching, training, reporting, CRM, etc.

**Who you´ll work with**

You are responsible for the Medical Affairs Strategy by leading the Medical Rare & Epilepsy Team. The role incumbent provides medical expertise to the Cross-functional Rare & Epilepsy Team including clinical and scientific guidance. The role incumbent is directly responsible for Medical Strategy Leads, Field Medical Leads and Field Medical Advisors.

**What you´ll do**
- Leadership, coaching and mentorship of the direct and indirect medical leads for the respective TA. Motivating, agile, inclusive and cross-functional leadership style
- Be responsible for the assigned annual operating expenses
- Overall responsibility for the development, prioritization, and delivery of the Medical Affairs Plans (MAP) that address identified gaps and in alignment with asset plans
- Collaboration with R&D team and Access to support the country portfolio of Phase II-III trials, local clinical trials evaluations including RWE, collaborations and partnerships and investigator-initiated studies
- Ensure appropriate focus, timely preparation, review, and submission of publications at scientific congresses
- Ensure adherence by the team to regulatory and compliance policies and procedure within the therapeutic area and Medical Affairs

**Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills**:

- University degree in medical, pharmacy or natural sciences
- 5 years of leadership experience (senior roles) in medical affairs, ideally in rare and/or neurological diseases
- Experience of leading teams and driving change with cross functional and matrix teams
- Proven track record of partnering with marketing, sales, access, patient engagement towards cross-functional plans and delivery on objectives
- Fluency in English and German

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.