Regional Rare Disease Lead — Patient Access & Impact

UCB S.A.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB S.A. is seeking a Regional Rare Disease Lead for the London area, to represent our rare disease portfolio and advance patient access across UK & Ireland.

The role focuses on building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, patient networks, and ecosystem stakeholders, delivering our patient-centered, science-driven strategy. You will report to the Lead for Rare Diseases UK & Ireland, collaborating with medical, access, and commercial teams to meet regional objectives while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical sales, account management, or field reimbursement.
• Experience in specialty, neurology and/or rare disease environments preferred.
• Track record of contributing to successful product launches.
• Ability to use multichannel and digital tools to engage healthcare professionals.
• Solid understanding of medical, scientific, and healthcare concepts.
• Collaborative, agile, and solution-oriented approach to cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Operate consistently with the highest ethical standards, prioritising patient needs and compliance.
• Build meaningful, insight-driven relationships that create value for rare disease patients.
• Develop deep understanding of regional healthcare ecosystems, patient pathways, and stakeholder needs.
• Execute strategic territory and account plans aligned to patient journeys and ecosystem collaboration.
• Communicate balanced, high-quality information on rare disease therapies to healthcare professionals.
• Maintain expert knowledge of disease areas, standards of care, and relevant clinical data.
• Act as a trusted advocate for rare disease patients, promoting appropriate tools and resources.
• Deliver agreed commercial objectives while contributing to strong national brand performance.

Skills

Biopharma sales

Account management

Field reimbursement

Neurology

Rare diseases

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

UCB S.A. is seeking a Regional Rare Disease Lead for the London area, to represent our rare disease portfolio and advance patient access across UK & Ireland.

The role focuses on building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, patient networks, and ecosystem stakeholders, delivering our patient-centered, science-driven strategy. You will report to the Lead for Rare Diseases UK & Ireland, collaborating with medical, access, and commercial teams to meet regional objectives while