TK2d Patient Journey Lead (Spain)

UCB S.A.; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global biopharmaceutical company in Madrid is seeking a proactive TK2d Patient Journey Lead to ensure innovative treatments reach patients. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, executing disease awareness programs, and advocating for patient access. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in pharmaceuticals, a degree in life sciences, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. This position allows for up to 70% travel and includes a hybrid work model.

Servicios

Hybrid work model

Supportive culture

Career development opportunities

Formación

• 7+ years in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals with external engagement experience.
• 5+ years in reimbursement, account management, or KOL development.
• Experience in rare diseases, neurology, clinical genetics, or metabolic diseases.
• Field-based position with up to 70% travel.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with healthcare stakeholders to ensure TK2d patients are diagnosed and receive appropriate treatment.
• Execute disease awareness and educational programs.
• Establish referral programs to facilitate patient access to centres of excellence.
• Advocate for TK2d inclusion in mitochondrial and neuromuscular panels.
• Map patient journeys to understand pain points.

Conocimientos

Collaboration

Project management

Presentation skills

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or healthcare

Master’s degree (preferred)

University degree in medicine, pharmacy, or natural sciences

Descripción del empleo

Make your mark for patients

TK2d Patient Journey Lead (Iberia)

We are looking for a proactive, scientifically proficient, and empathetic TK2d Patient Journey Lead to join our Rare & Epilepsy Organization team, based in Madrid, Spain.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our innovative treatment reaches the patients who need it most, positively impacting the lives of those suffering from TK2d. Reporting directly to the EU TK2d Head and collaborating with a cross‑functional team, you will support the identification, proper diagnosis, and treatment for TK2d patients.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that is dedicated to creating a unique patient experience. This includes partnering with healthcare stakeholders such as neuropediatricians, neuromuscular specialists, geneticists, nurses, and pharmacists, as well as interacting with patient groups to raise awareness and educate on this disease.

What you’ll do

• Partner with healthcare stakeholders to ensure TK2d patients are diagnosed and receive appropriate treatment.
• Execute disease awareness and educational programs.
• Establish referral programs to facilitate patient access to centres of excellence.
• Advocate for TK2d inclusion in mitochondrial and neuromuscular panels.
• Map patient journeys to understand pain points and how to mitigate them.
• Interact with patient associations for awareness and educational initiatives.
• Act as the local point of contact for implementing approved managed access programmes.
• Help healthcare providers navigate the ecosystem to secure funding for patients.
• Ensure smooth transition from clinical trials and managed access programmes to continuous treatment.
• Educate healthcare providers and payors on the safe use of the available treatment.
• Support patients through centrally developed patient support programmes.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or healthcare; Master’s preferred.
• University degree in medicine, pharmacy, or natural sciences.
• 7+ years in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals with external engagement experience.
• 5+ years in reimbursement, account management, or KOL development.
• Experience in rare diseases, neurology, clinical genetics, or metabolic diseases.Strong project management, planning skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Outcome‑driven with a focus on collaboration and communication.
• Field‑based position with up to 70% travel.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English.

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 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.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.