Medical Lead Rare Diseases (m/w/d)

Join UCB and make a real impact for people living with Rare Diseases!

We are looking for a Medical Lead Rare Diseases (m/w/d) who is strategic, inspiring, and passionate about improving patients’ lives to join us in our Medical Rare & Epilepsy Team, based in Monheim, Germany.

About the role

If you thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, shaping strategy and driving Medical Excellence as a true team player who thinks beyond boundaries, this role is for you!

You will lead the medical strategy for Rare Diseases in Germany, translating scientific insights into patient and health care system value. You will drive Medical Excellence, Launch Readiness, and compliance, ensuring effective implementation of Medical Affairs Plans. In this role, you will also provide leadership, coaching, and development for Medical Managers to ensure flawless execution and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. You will be a key partner in shaping the future of patient care and collaborate cross-functionally on product launches and lifecycle management.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in the Medical Team Rare & Epilepsy and collaborate closely with the Head of Medical Rare & Neurology, Medical Managers, and cross-functional teams including Market Access, Marketing, Patient Affairs, Regulatory, Compliance, and Pharmacovigilance. You will also engage with EU/Global teams, external experts, medical societies, and payers.

Your impact

• Develop and implement the medical strategy and local Medical Affairs Plans
• Lead, coach, and develop Medical Manager
• Drive Medical Excellence, Launch Readiness, and strong customer relationship on eye level
• Build scientific partnerships with experts and organizations
• Shape Evidence Generation and publication strategy for Rare Diseases
• Represent Medical Affairs Rare in cross-functional and global teams
• Promote a culture of ethics, DE&I, and modern leadership
• Oversee Symposia, Advisory Boards and scientific collaborations
• Monitor and leverage Medical Insights for strategic decisions
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, laws, and codes in all deliverables

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

• Medical degree; advanced degree preferred.
• Deep scientific expertise and strategic mindset; able to translate complex data into patient and HCP value
• 5+ years in Medical Affairs, including leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, evidence generation and Medical Education.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in medical teams and matrix organizations.
• Strong cross-functional mindset and ability to inspire and empower others
• Openness to change and innovation, with the ability to think beyond boundaries
• Fluent in German and English; deep understanding of regulatory requirements.

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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.