Medical Science Liaison, Heartland at UCB Saint Louis, MO

UCB; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Medical Science Liaison for the Heartland region (Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Southern Illinois) with a focus on Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes. Saint Louis, MO area preferred; travel 60-80% within territory to engage KOLs and investigators.

The role requires a doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) and at least 3 years of MSL experience, with strong data interpretation and presentation skills to support medical strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an MSL.
• Experience engaging with scientific and medical influencers.
• Strong ability to communicate complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with epilepsy and rare syndromes data and research.
• Engage with KOLs, investigators, and patient groups to identify needs.
• Provide medical insights to support strategy and initiatives.
• Represent UCB at conferences and educational events.
• Collaborate across functions to improve patient care and support projects.

Skills

MSL experience

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Travel readiness

Education

Doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD)

Job description

Medical Science Liaison, Heartland job at UCB. Saint Louis, MO.

UCB is looking for an experienced, science‑driven, and patient‑focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work on the Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes team for the Heartland region, which includes Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Southern Illinois (excluding Chicago). The MSL will engage with key scientific and medical influencers to advance understanding of UCB's Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes portfolio, fostering science‑driven partnerships and supporting optimized patient care.

What you’ll do:

• Stay current with research and clinical data related to epilepsy and rare syndromes.
• Execute targeted stakeholder engagement strategies to identify local needs and opportunities.
• Provide meaningful medical insights to support medical strategies and initiatives.
• Represent UCB at scientific conferences and educational events.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to enhance patient care and contribute to medical projects as needed.
• May lead/support other Medical Affairs projects or activities as assigned.

Who you’ll work with:

• Build and manage trusted, peer‑level relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, and patient advocacy groups.

Minimum requirements:

• Doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MSL

Preferred qualifications:

• Clinical or professional experience in epilepsy and/or rare syndromes.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to actively listen, identify opportunities, and deliver solutions.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a cross‑functional team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 60‑80% in the designated territory.

This position’s reasonably anticipated salary range is $134k‑$204k per year. The actual salary offered will depend on internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

UCB is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self‑identify during the application process. Provision of self‑identification information is entirely voluntary and will not affect your application or employment, nor subject you to adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.