US Advertising and Promotion Scientist Lead

Make your mark for patients

We're looking for a US Advertising and Promotion Scientist Lead that works with integrity, has strategic orientation, is flexible/adaptable to change, and has excellent communication skills to join our Regulatory Labeling, Advertising and Promotion team located in Atlanta, GA. Please Note: Our hire would ideally be based out of our US Headquarters in Atlanta, GA, but could also be based out of our Raleigh, NC or Cambridge, MA locations.

Position Overview:

The US Advertising and Promotion Scientist Lead oversees the development, execution, and compliance of advertising and promotional materials for UCB products. They collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to ensure alignment with FDA regulations/guidelines and business objectives. They provide oversight of the US Regulatory Advertising and Promotion Team including Advertising and Promotion Scientists as well as Labeling Scientists and provide guidance to direct reports on matters pertaining to promotional strategies. Serves as Regulatory Advertising and Promotion representative on project teams and committees where decisions and outcomes potentially impact all products.

Major Responsibilities:

1. US Regulatory Expertise:
   • Serve as primary regulatory expert in FDA drug marketing and advertising regulations for assigned products.
   • Communicate FDA requirements and industry trends to UCB departments.
2. Guidance and Leadership:
   • Provide guidance during cross-functional negotiations.
   • Serve as US Regulatory Lead in developing or revising promotional/scientific communication policies.
3. Promotional Compliance:
   • Align promotional strategies with FDA regulations, company policies and business goals.
   • Conduct regulatory reviews of promotional materials.
4. Collaboration and Education:
   • Provide expertise during promotional campaign development to inform labeling strategy in collaboration with Labeling Scientist
   • Train internal teams on promotional guidelines and best practices

Required Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, with 7+ years in advertising and promotion compliance
• Expert knowledge of US laws, regulations, and guidances related to pharmaceutical advertising and promotion compliance

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Integrity: overriding commitment to integrity and high standards in self and others
• Strategic orientation: ability to link visions and daily work
• Communication: ability and intention to effectively explain, describe or convey information to a variety of audiences. Specifically, as a member of the Regulatory sub-team, effectively communicates strategies to the Global Labeling Committee and collaborates with business partners, including affiliates and third parties.
• Mentoring: Genuine intent to mentor others fostering their development.
• Flexibility/adaptability: Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups
• Analytical Thinking: Understands a situation by breaking it apart into small pieces or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $121,900 - $160,000 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com 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.