Ecosystem Lead Dermatology - Center of Italy

Make your mark for patients

To strengthen our Immunology department, we are looking for a talented profile to fill the position of: Ecosystem Lead Dermatology – Centre of Italy

About the role

Your designated territory will include different regions situated in the heart of Italy. As an Ecosystem Lead, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to achieve strategic goals, such as building partnerships with health ecosystem stakeholders, collaborating with the Market Access department, and leading market positions in patient segments. You will drive the growth, sustainability, and profitability of the franchise by orchestrating activities of the local Patient Value Unit (PVU) and leading the customer-facing team.

You will work with

The Ecosystem Lead will work closely with various health ecosystem stakeholders to build long-term partnerships and secure optimal market access. You will collaborate with the Market Access department, Franchise Heads, and Medical Heads to lead market positions in focused patient segments and drive the franchise’s growth, sustainability, and profitability. Additionally, you will orchestrate activities within the local Patient Value Unit (PVU) and lead the customer-facing team, including HCP Partners and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).

What you will do

• Cross-functional leadership of the Customer Table (CT) in the assigned ecosystem (field team across multiple roles such as Sales, MSL, Market Access, in some cases with direct reporting line, in some cases in alignment with a functional line manager)
• Develop and ensure the execution of tailored strategies for the assigned ecosystem and empower the LPVU to own full accountability on achieving the common strategic goals, in relation to:
• Partnership and long-term relations with various relevant health ecosystem stakeholders;
• Building and maintaining trustful advocates in the relevant therapeutic area securing and maintaining optimal access;
• Leading market position in focused patient segments, driving growth, sustainability, and profitability of the franchise
• Recruit if needed, identify training needs, coach, and develop the field team in the Rheumatology & Bone therapeutic area according to ecosystem insights and competitive landscape.
• In partnership with the local and EU Medical Community, ensure the right level of scientific knowledge for all members of the LPVU to deliver value for all external ecosystem partnerships and interactions
• Ensure the local franchise operates to the highest standards of science, ethics, compliance, and quality when educating and engaging with external stakeholders, promoting, selling, and distributing its products by complying with UCB code of business conduct and pharma guidelines.

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience, and skills

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in life sciences or healthcare is required
• Proficiency in English, enabling effective communication, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
• A demonstrated strong cross-functional leadership, aligned with UCB’s Patient Value Strategies, blending both medical and commercial healthcare insights to drive impactful outcomes is a big plus
• Eco-system knowledge, deep insight into the relevant healthcare system and the ability to balance short and long-term objectives, such as driving growth and profitability to achieve the PVU strategic and financial goals and develop long-term partnerships with healthcare
• Therapeutic area knowledge – show a credible understanding of the therapeutic area including clinic, payer, and policy interactions and demonstrate capability of external focus and accomplishing patient and healthcare value
• Proven capability in leading multidisciplinary and matrixed teams, effectively coordinating across diverse functions
• Continuously develop and deepen expertise within the therapeutic area, staying at the forefront of industry advancements
• Exhibit strong credibility and inspire confidence throughout the organization, establishing a trusted professional presence
• Demonstrate a customer-centric mindset, with robust operational skills and a keen sense of urgency to drive results
• Excel in both written and verbal communication, consistently delivering clear and impactful messaging.

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 at EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.