About this role
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for an Ecosystem Lead (first line sales leader) to join us in our UK & Ireland Dermatology team, to be field based covering the North of the UK.
About the role
The First Line Sales Leader is accountable for driving in-field execution excellence with their direct team and cross-functional colleagues in line with budget and target expectations. They are a connector between the Brand Strategy and local execution ensuring adherence and alignment between the two.
Eco-system Leads are responsible for driving a deliberate thinking process to define the local approach, from which required local activities are derived. During execution they track progress vs. plan as well as overall performance and adjust plans and tactics where necessary to ensure regional targets are achieved.
Who you’ll work with
You will report into the Franchise Head for Dermatology for the UK & Ireland
What you’ll do
- Leading teams through transformation (e.g., digital adoption, new go-to-market models).
- Building resilience and adaptability in the team (through business adaptations and lifecycle of product).
- Ability to co-create long-term value with healthcare providers and systems.
- Deep understanding of patient pathways and healthcare ecosystem dynamics.
- Understand impact of regulatory changes, reimbursement models, and payer strategies on local strategy.
- Ability to guide KAMs in navigating complex access environments.
- Proficiency in interpreting sales, analytics, competitor data and CRM data uncovering trends and using this to influence strategic account / brand decisions.
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:
- Degree in life sciences, business or healthcare
- 5+ years of relevant experience (sales, marketing, market access, medical)
- Management experience, preferably in pharma/biotech
- Experience in launching products and leading cross-functional teams; experience in cross-functional or matrix environments.
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 over 9.000 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.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Other facts
About UCB
At UCB, we believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can - as free as possible from the challenges and uncertainty of disease. Our purpose is to support people living with severe central nervous system and immunological conditions by delivering meaningful solutions that go beyond medicine.
We are driven by the experiences of patients and caregivers, and inspired to pursue innovations that create real value - not just in clinical outcomes, but in everyday moments, dreams pursued, and simple pleasures enjoyed. Our ambition is to unlock transformative science and technologies that respond to unmet needs and elevate lives.
From our headquarters in Belgium to nearly 40 countries around the world, we nurture a culture of respect and care. By listening deeply and collaborating across borders and disciplines, we enable cutting-edge research shaped by patients’ needs. Through strong connections with healthcare professionals, partners, and communities, we strive to make a lasting impact - today and into the future.
We're inspired by patients, driven by science.
What you'll do
- The Ecosystem Lead is responsible for driving in-field execution excellence and ensuring alignment between brand strategy and local execution. They track progress against plans and adjust tactics to achieve regional targets.
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