Job Description

Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Rheumatology to join our Canada Immunology Team in the geography of Quebec, CA
About the role
As an MSL at UCB, you will be responsible for executing key medical strategies to enhance care and positively impact patients living with rheumatologic diseases. The focus of this role is to maximize the impact of UCB's Immunology portfolio in the Quebec region of Canada.
Who you'll work with
This position is a field-based role serving as a key scientific partner to healthcare providers, organizations, and internal UCB colleagues.
What you'll do

• Maintaining deep scientific knowledge in Rheumatology and Immunology.
• Identifying, establishing, and maintaining collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinical specialists, and researchers, and conducting scientific exchanges in areas of focus.
• Delivering clinical value propositions and engaging with key decision-makers in medical groups, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and regional payers.
• Identifying and supporting potential research expansion projects, collaborations, medical advisors, and educational partnerships.
• Conducting local roundtables and education programs to enhance KOL understanding of unmet clinical needs.
• Serving as a scientific expert at medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, and internal meetings.
• Supporting and collaborating with field-based cross-functional teams to provide medical insights and expertise.
• Reviewing and critiquing scientific publications to inform healthcare trends in Rheumatology and Immunology.
• Collecting, analyzing, and communicating information concerning therapeutic areas, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and competitive intelligence.
• Addressing medical information inquiries and providing effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Locally supporting UCB clinical investigations and assessing feasibility, serving as the primary liaison for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) from inception to publication.
• Providing field updates for the creation and/or updating of Standard Response Letters.
• Operating at the highest level of UCB compliance and professional standards. Ethical decision-making and adherence to company guidelines are expected in all activities.

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

• MSc. required; Ph.D. preferred.
• 2+ years of demonstrated success as an MSL; 5+ years preferred.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings.
• Regular travel required throughout Quebec and to attend company meetings, conferences, etc. (including overnights and some weekends)
• Territory: Montreal or Quebec City preferred, with travel across the province.

• Valid driver's license.

• Completion of initial training and successful assessment required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience in Immunology, particularly Rheumatology.
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of pharmaceutical industry and healthcare landscape.
• Ability to proactively communicate and coordinate activities with other field-based and internal colleagues.
• Creative, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Basic understanding of health economics and clinical trials.
• Strong team player, able to interface effectively with marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations teams.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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 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.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
At UCB Canada, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable.
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please contact HRAnswers@ucb.com and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Application Process: Please be aware that our hiring process may now or in the future involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These AI tools are designed to enhance the efficiency and fairness of our recruitment process by analyzing application materials and identifying candidates who best match the job requirements. All final hiring decisions are made by our diverse hiring teams.

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