Thought Leader Liaison - North Central

Make your mark for patientsTo strengthen our Dermatology Marketing Team, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: Thought Leader Liaison in the North Central Geography covering the territory of - Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, part of Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky and West Virginia.  The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a field based, non-sales role, serving as a catalyst for collaboration between UCB, Medical and National/Regional Key Opinion Leaders, as well as, developing and executing strategic partnerships with dermatology conferences and organizations.  The role also entails working cross functionally with internal stakeholders such as Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales Leadership and Ecosystem Partnerships to ensure optimal engagement at medical meetings, commercial advisory boards and other related activities, to help position UCB as a future market leader and true partner within dermatology delivering on the Patient Value Strategy.  The TLL will assist in building UCB’s leadership position in the Dermatology market through strong differentiation of our value proposition and by connecting and leveraging stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.You like to work in an environment where you can: Cultivate and deepen relationships with KOLs in order to understand the appropriate partnerships in order to develop and pull through a successful strategic plan. Develop and execute strategic plans for dermatology conference presence and work closely with conference organizers to maximize pre-launch corporate sponsorship and branding opportunities.  Develop and lead a regional Key Opinion Leader (KOL) strategy in the dermatology community for UCB.   Effectively train and develop members of the speaker bureau when needed to ensure effective and compliant communication of key educational contentYou will contribute by: Coordinate all commercial KOL meetings and HCP activities at dermatology conferences and work closely with cross-functional teams to maximize UCB’s HCP engagement opportunities. Collaborate with marketing to coordinate and pull through corporate & brand strategy, as well as, branding execution at dermatology conferences & commercial advisory board planning and execution.Ability to interface and collaborate with a variety of external and internal partners in a highly professional manner, serving as the “face” of the company and Dermatology Franchise at key conference and eventsStrong influencing skills with those over whom there is no immediate supervisory capacity to achieve objectivesResults oriented, attention to accuracy and detail, able to set priorities, take appropriate risks in a compliant mannerAbility to interface with key customers, accounts, physicians, practitioners, industry contacts, and consultants, accomplish corporate objectives.Ability to understand marketing terminology, trends and adjust accordinglyStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple high priorities and evaluate results making go/no-go decisionsExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Highly skilled in presenting in front of groupsDevelops and maintains a keen understanding of the Dermatology business including customers, brand marketingOperates at the highest level of UCB compliance and professional standardsInterested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills: Minimum Qualifications:•    BS/BA degree required•   5- 7+ years of experience in dermatology sales, marketing, KOL development and/or other directly related roles  Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with a dermatology industry required Experience working successfully with commercial and clinical functionsPrior launch and launch planning experience preferredProven experience at being able to build processesSuccessful people leadership experience preferred Prior business development experience preferredBachelors’ degree in life sciences, business or healthcare preferred•    Ability to travel ~50%Expected Salary Range:   $160,000-$210,000 based on experiencePlease note: UCB’s offered salary will be based on individual candidate qualifications and/or location and may fall outside the expected range.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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.  Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.Job SummaryJob number: 87868Date posted : 2024-07-09Profession: Market Access, Pricing & RegulatoryEmployment type: Permanent