MAKE YOUR MARK FOR PATIENTS

The Ecosystem Lead (EL) for the Midwest will lead and manage all aspects of the commercial field team within an Ecosystem of the Rare Syndromes Team. The Midwest Region territories include North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, portion of Michigan, and northern Illinois.
Preferably candidates should live within the ecosystem geography.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive success in rare/biotech pharma sales
• 5+ years in a field management role (e.g., RSM, DSM)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA, PharmD, PhD or MD
• Experience with buy-and-bill, medical benefit, specialty pharmacy, and HUB models
• Proven leadership of field teams with consistent achievement of sales goals
• Product launch experience
• Strong KOL engagement and team-building capabilities
• Excellent communication and digital tool proficiency
• Preference for candidates with experience in rare disease, epilepsy, or complex care models
  This position’s reasonably anticipated salary range is $176k - $231k 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.
  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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary responsibility of the EL is to exceed their team’s FINTEPLA sales goals (patient referrals and patient starts) for their Ecosystem. Other responsibilities will include project management, planning, leadership, development of the team and communication. EL should continuously develop and expand the skill set of their team and ensure that their region has the tools to exceed the sales goals for the region.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the regional field team and drive sales performance
• Manage Key Account Managers (KAMs) to increase demand and ensure access within budget
• Coordinate field roles to optimize HCP engagement and patient care
• Develop and execute a quarterly regional business plan aligned with strategic goals
• Build relationships with KOLs and ensure local execution of national brand strategy
• Identify customer-focused, ethical strategies for evolving markets
• Leverage targeting and omnichannel tools for maximum impact
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align priorities and address challenges
• Foster open communication and a high-performing, ethical culture
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and applicable legal standards
• Travel up to 75% (overnight and weekend as needed); must live near a major airport