Product Specialist Rare Disease (North West)
We are seeking a skilled professional to fill the position of Product Specialist Rare Disease.
About the role
The Product Specialist Rare Disease at UCB plays a crucial role in transforming the lives of those with rare diseases. This position involves creating collaborative partnerships with healthcare professionals and implementing commercial strategies based on scientific research to ensure patient access to UCB products.
Responsibilities
* Mastery of brand messaging, targeting, and digital technology to deliver impactful customer experiences while adhering to ethical standards.
* Expertise in regional patient journeys and strategic allocation of time and budget to raise awareness, improve patient diagnosis, treatment access, and promote the appropriate use of UCB products.
* Consistent operation with the highest level of ethics and integrity serving rare disease patients and complying with local requirements.
* Development and implementation of strategic business and account plans tailored to the territory, incorporating insights into the network and regional patient journey and identifying key stakeholders.
* Delivery of balanced information on new therapies in rare disease areas.
* Master targeted disease states with a deep understanding of patient journeys, standards of care, treatment drivers, and clinical data on UCB products and competitors.
* Mapping of the assigned territory to identify and prioritize opportunities.
* Continuous expansion of expertise on all treating and referring physicians, payers, hospital systems, pharmacies, labs, and other care continuum components.
* Maintenance of strong partnerships within the regional payer landscape to ensure providers are informed about coverage and reimbursement, collaborating with the payer access team to maximize patient access and affordability.
* Dedication to continuous improvement, seeking feedback, taking relevant courses, and participating in on-the-job projects and training.
* Cross-functional partnership and alignment of territory business and account plans involving regional patient journey/network, with quarterly dedicated deliverables based on in-depth understanding of gaps and opportunities.
Pillars in Rare
Show strong investment in the rare disease patient community by understanding the national and regional patient journey, recognizing the barriers to care, diagnosis, and treatment, and collaborating with the community to overcome these challenges.
Achievement of innovative, including digital, methods to identify patients and facilitate earlier access to high-efficacy and safe treatments.
Maintenance of a highly tactical, cross-functionally aligned approach to patient access, based on continuous account analysis.
In-depth comprehension of disease and all relevant clinical data of UCB & competitors and translation into single-patient focus for dedicated referral and targeted treatments.
Key Requirements
* Proficient fluency in comprehending and communicating effectively in English (B2).
* At least 5 years of field-based experience in sales in a Rare Disease environment, account management, and/or field reimbursement in biopharmaceuticals within a competitive specialty market segment.
* Focused on external impact, solution-oriented, and an agile team player.
* Proven record of sustained high sales performance and achievement.
* Experience in successful product launches.
* Comfortable with up to 80% travel, including overnight stays, based on territory business needs.
* Experience serving a variety of accounts along the patient journey, including academic centers, community/office-based care, hospitals, and private practices.
* Ability to conceive, organize, prioritize, and manage multi-element projects, particularly those requiring collaboration across departments and disciplines.
* Diligent and precise in documenting and reporting daily activities, as well as insights gained from the territory.
* Curious and results-oriented with a scientifically-driven mindset, motivated to improve patient journeys.
* Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing situations and priorities.
* Communicates clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
* Displays curiosity and a willingness to learn new things while being open to new challenges.
* Listens attentively to others, valuing their perspectives and ideas.