Ecosystem Lead Rare Syndromes
Dallas, Texas, United States
Job Description
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for an Ecosystem Lead - Rare Syndromes (District Manager) who isstrategic, collaborative, and patient-focused to join us in our Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes US team, working remotely across the Texas Region which includes: Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
About the role
You will lead a regional commercial field team of six Key Account Managers (KAM) who will focus on improving outcomes for patients with rare syndromes. You will be responsible for driving performance, expanding patient access, and delivering and exceeding on regional business objectives. This role combines leadership, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure patients receive the care and therapies they need.
Who you'll work with
You will work closely with cross-functional partners across the field and home office. This includes representatives, medical science liaisons, market access partners, marketing, patient services, Thought Leader Liaisons, and external stakeholders such as healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, and key opinion leaders.
What you'll do
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following
Minimum requirements
Preferred requirements
Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.
Unless explicitly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, regardless of your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected] 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.
Requisition ID: 93396
Recruiter: Mary Fagundo
Hiring Manager: Anthony Kemmit
Talent Partner: Caroline Nolen
Job Level: SM II
Please consult HRAnswers for more information on job levels.
We are looking for an Ecosystem Lead - Rare Syndromes (District Manager) who isstrategic, collaborative, and patient-focused to join us in our Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes US team, working remotely across the Texas Region which includes: Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
About the role
You will lead a regional commercial field team of six Key Account Managers (KAM) who will focus on improving outcomes for patients with rare syndromes. You will be responsible for driving performance, expanding patient access, and delivering and exceeding on regional business objectives. This role combines leadership, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure patients receive the care and therapies they need.
Who you'll work with
You will work closely with cross-functional partners across the field and home office. This includes representatives, medical science liaisons, market access partners, marketing, patient services, Thought Leader Liaisons, and external stakeholders such as healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, and key opinion leaders.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage regional field team to exceed performance goals
- Develop and execute quarterly regional business plans aligned to strategy
- Build relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders
- Develop, present, and execute a comprehensive quarterly regional business plan aligned to the Rare Syndromes strategic objectives for individual territories
- Drive demand generation while ensuring patient access within budget
- Collaborate cross-functionally to address challenges and align priorities
- Foster a culture of compliance, communication, and ethical decision-making
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years' experience in biotech or pharmaceutical sales
- 5+ years' experience leading pharmaceutical field teams
- Ability and willingness to travel 75%
Preferred requirements
- Proven track record achieving sales targets and leading teams
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities
- Experience in rare diseases, system epilepsy, or complex therapeutic areas
- Experience with specialty pharmacy and patient access models
- Demonstrated success supporting product launches
- Experience building relationships with key opinion leaders
- Experience recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.
Unless explicitly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, regardless of your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected] 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.
Requisition ID: 93396
Recruiter: Mary Fagundo
Hiring Manager: Anthony Kemmit
Talent Partner: Caroline Nolen
Job Level: SM II
Please consult HRAnswers for more information on job levels.
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