Medical Science Liaison, Neurology, Rockies

UCB; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to cover the Rockies, focusing on Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes. This role involves engaging with key investigators, KOLs, and patient groups to advance scientific understanding and support patient care.

The MSL will travel 60-80% within the Rockies and reside in the territory. A doctoral degree and at least 3 years of MSL experience are required, with a hybrid-first work approach that combines field time and office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required (PharmD, PhD, or MD).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an MSL.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 60-80% in territory.
• Must reside within the territory.

Responsibilities

• 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 or support other Medical Affairs projects or activities as assigned.

Skills

Presentation skills

Scientific communication

Self-motivated

Active listening

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD)

Job description

Make your mark for patients

UCB is looking for clinically experienced, science driven and patient focused

UCB is looking for clinically experienced, science driven and patient focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work on the Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes team for the Rockies geography.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Rockies will engage with key scientific and medical influencers to advance understanding of UCB’s Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes portfolio. This role fosters collaborative, science-driven partnerships with key stakeholders to support optimized patient care. The MSL will provide scientific exchange, contribute insights to medical strategies, and drive patient-focused initiatives within the local health ecosystem.

To ensure optimal coverage and engagement within the territory, candidates are ideally based in major hubs cities in Las Vegas, NV, AZ, NM, UT, CO, ID.

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

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MSL.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 60-80% in the designated territory.
• Must reside within the territory.

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.
• This role requires 70-80% in-field engagement across the Rockies region

This position's reasonably anticipated salary range is $156,000-$205,000 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

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 explicitly 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 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 a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any 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.