Medical Strategy Lead Immunology Europe (Italy) Milano

Medical Strategy Lead Immunology Europe (Italy)
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Make your mark for patients

**Medical Strategy Lead Immunology Europe

We are looking for a **Medical Strategy Lead Europe focused on Psoriatic Arthritis **to join us in our **Immunology Medical **team, based in our HQ in Brussels, Belgium or in Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, France, Switzerland.

**About the role

The Europe Medical Strategy Lead Psoriatic Arthritis will drive European level medical strategy for our important Immunology product, overseeing strategy execution and impact. They will actively shape therapy Psoriatic Arthritis area medical strategy, Evidence Generation, Medical Education, and scientific communication at the European level. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the overall cross-functional asset strategy, translating scientific insights into value for patients, healthcare professionals, and the organization. The lead will also provide regional medical strategic direction to European Area Medical Teams.

**Who you'll work with

You will play a crucial part in the launch preparation and execution from the medical affairs perspective, collaborating closely with Global, Area, and Cross-Functional Teams in market access, marketing, regulatory affairs, and learning and development at UCB. You will serve as the principal external scientific partner, engaging with prominent European Medical associations and notable international Key Opinion Leaders in the field of Rheumatology.

**What you'll do

- Lead and implement European medical strategy for Rheumatology, translating Global Medical strategy for an Immunology asset at the European level, overseeing evidence generation, scientific communication, and medical affairs plans.

- Champion scientific leadership, anticipate healthcare changes, and strategically leverage insights to ensure successful integration of medically focused deliverables, supporting Immunology product launches in Europe.

- Drive strategic input and foster peer engagement with external stakeholders, including international experts, societies, payers, and patient advocacy groups.

- Contribute to therapy area-related strategic plans and actively engage in the Immunology Medical Affairs community, European Cross-functional team, and European Strategic Operations.

- Provide medical and scientific guidance internally across the European Community, areas, and countries.

- Work as the Medical Strategy Lead in Rheumatology communities to co-create and execute disease area strategic plans and ensure their effective implementation.

**I**nterested? For this role we're looking for the following** **education, experience, ** **and **skills.

- Master's degree required. Preferably a Ph. D. , Pharm. D. , or MD degree.

- 5+ years of substantial regional Medical Affairs experience within relevant therapeutic areas, with a focus on rheumatology (clinical or pharmaceutical). A track PsA experience is preferred, though not mandatory.

- Comprehensive expertise in clinical development, study management, and real-world evidence generation.

- Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical landscape, healthcare ecosystems, and effective implementation of governance activities.

- Proven ability to build peer relationships, engage leaders, and serve as a medical expert.

- Track record of contributing to medical/clinical development strategies and leading cross-business planning.

- Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility to travel across Europe.

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.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.