Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Rheumatology Netherlands

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Rheumatology Netherlands who is agile with a drive to build strong lasting relationships and who has an enthusiastic innovative mindset to come join our fantastic Medical Immunology Benelux Team, to be based in The Netherlands

About the role

The MSL role is a field-based scientific expert within the Immunology team focusing on rheumatology with you as the leading local scientific expert for UCB in the therapeutic area. The MSL role includes scientific discussions, presentations and responses to unsolicited questions. Core content of these discussions will be topics of unmet medical needs which are of scientific / developmental importance to UCB in immunology. You are also involved in feasibility processes around new clinical studies and are the primary contact person for investigators interested in investigator-initiated research, donations, grants as well as for developing and executing the medical content of the local ecosystem plan. In addition, you will build local medical plans, conduct advisory boards and arrange scientific symposiums.

Who you’ll work with:

Is the MSL Rheumatology you are the scientific discussion partner that interacts with national and international Thought Leaders (Key opinion leaders: KOLs), and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) at various phases of the product life cycle. You work externally and internally, and closely with an integrated team across functions. You like to work independently with a team player approach.

What will you do:

• Agile and proactive identification and management of key scientific and medical influencers based on local ecosystem dynamics.
• Exploration and identification of new sources of patient value (innovative solutions and services) by placing the holistic disease burden of people suffering from chronic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) high on health care´s agenda.
• Manage and generate product/ disease state data (Phase III/IV, IIS, audits, RWE etc.)
• Partner with key clinical KOLs, payers, patient organizations and patients to advance medical initiatives, in defined clinical practice areas, to drive optimal patient care.
• Shares insights, innovation, opportunities and patient needs internally to the patient-value units.
• Drive development of real-world evidence in the local ecosystem and leverage the value of UCB solutions for patients to medical and payer communities.

I interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

• MSc. within field of Immunology/Life Sciences, PhD in immunology is a big plus
• Excellent communication/presentation skills. Languages: local language Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Work experience as MSL is required. Launch experience is a huge advantage.
• Proven track-record having worked with biologics within immunology and preferred rheumatology or dermatology
• Business acumen with a good understanding and holistic view on the local healthcare ecosystem.
• Influencing skills, by building trust, staying consistent and being assertive in a considerate way
• Ability to lead and manage projects

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.