Ecosystem Lead Epilepsy Germany (m/f/d)

UCB S.A.; Monheim am Rhein; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking an Ecosystem Lead to lead their rare epilepsy team in Germany. The role involves managing HCP partners, achieving sales targets, and creating a high-performing team. Applicants should possess a degree in pharmacy or business, significant field leadership experience, and deep knowledge of the German pharmaceutical market. A hybrid work model is offered, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.

Leistungen

Hybrid work model

Supportive company culture

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of experience in field leadership.
• 2 years of rare disease experience and/or neurology.
• Coaching & training of sales colleagues.

Aufgaben

• Lead the German sales team and develop team members.
• Achieve revenue and sales targets, and expand the product portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with UCB Code of Conduct.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team collaboration

Knowledge of German pharmaceutical market

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Certificate as Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

University degree in business administration, pharmacy, or natural sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Make your mark for patients

To strengthen our rare & epilepsy team, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position , based in Germany.

About the role

The Ecosystem Lead is responsible for the national strategic and operational leadership of the German ecosystem, focusing on rare epilepsy. This role includes managing a team of HCP Partners, implementing the Patient Impact Strategy, and ensuring growth, access, and sustainable performance of the product portfolio.

Who you'll work with

In this role, you will be responsible for the overall cross‑functional management of HCP Partners. You will work closely with the National Sales Lead HCP Partners and MSL and Field Medical Leads as well as Market Access, Patient Solution a Digital and Learning & Development. You will ensure that the local team operates to the highest scientific, ethical, compliance and quality standards when interacting with external stakeholders and that the UCB Code of Conduct and industry guidelines are followed. The Ecosystem Lead Epilepsy Germany will report to the National Sales Lead Rare & Epilepsy Germany.

What you'll do

• Lead the German sales team - coach, train, develop and support team members in accordance with their individual capabilities/competencies to build a high performing team
• Ensure updated training on science, patient identification, UCB products, etc. and partner with cross‑functional team members to achieve this goal
• Motivating, inclusive and cross‑functional leadership style, allowing for shared responsibility among all Patient Impact members
• Achieve revenue and sales targets, growth of the product portfolio, establishing and expanding the leading market position in defined patient segments
• Responsible for the assigned annual operating expenses and the national sales
• Implement a sense of rare disease way of working & mind‑set for all team members
• Set ambitious objectives and drive commercial excellence

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

• Certificate as Pharmaceutical Sales Rep and/or a university degree in business administration, pharmacy or natural sciences (§ 75 AMG); University degree in natural science or pharmacy
• 5 years of experience in field leadership
• 2 years of rare disease experience and/or neurology
• Coaching & training of sales colleagues (HCPPs)
• Deep knowledge of German pharmaceutical market
• Fluent in English
• Team player, cross‑functional collaboration experience: Act as a role model for cross‑functional team members and direct reports

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 expressly 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 laws.

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