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We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, and proactive Legal Lead, Rare & Epilepsy U.S to join our Ethics & Legal Affairs team, this hybrid position is based in our Smyrna, Georgia office in the United States.
About the role
As Legal Lead, Rare & Epilepsy U.S., you will provide trusted legal counsel supporting the commercialization and launch of innovative therapies within UCB's Rare & Epilepsy portfolio. You will partner closely with commercial, medical, regulatory, and compliance teams to deliver practical legal guidance that supports business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role offers significant exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to influence strategic business decisions.
Who you'll work with
You will be working in a team that partners across the organization to support UCB's Rare & Epilepsy business. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in sales, marketing, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, compliance, and commercial operations, while working alongside the U.S. Rare & Epilepsy Legal team, broader U.S. legal organization, and global legal colleagues. This role reports to the Head of Rare & Epilepsy Legal, Global.
- Provide legal counsel supporting Rare & Epilepsy commercial and medical teams
- Advise on product launch strategies and commercialization activities
- Counsel stakeholders on advertising, promotion, and regulatory compliance matters
- Provide guidance regarding healthcare fraud and abuse considerations
- Manage complex legal matters across Rare & Epilepsy business activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve business objectives
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following
Minimum Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school
- Active state bar admission and good standing
- 3+ years' experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare law
- Strong analytical skills and complex issue management capabilities
- Demonstrated communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Requirements
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical commercial organizations
- Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration promotional regulations
- Understanding of healthcare fraud and abuse requirements
- Experience advising on product launches and commercialization activities
- Experience building partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $148,000 - 195,000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.
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 explicitly 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 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 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.
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, and proactive Legal Lead, Rare & Epilepsy U.S to join our Ethics & Legal Affairs team, this hybrid position is based in our Smyrna, Georgia office in the United States.
About the role
As Legal Lead, Rare & Epilepsy U.S., you will provide trusted legal counsel supporting the commercialization and launch of innovative therapies within UCB's Rare & Epilepsy portfolio. You will partner closely with commercial, medical, regulatory, and compliance teams to deliver practical legal guidance that supports business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role offers significant exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to influence strategic business decisions.
Who you'll work with
You will be working in a team that partners across the organization to support UCB's Rare & Epilepsy business. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in sales, marketing, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, compliance, and commercial operations, while working alongside the U.S. Rare & Epilepsy Legal team, broader U.S. legal organization, and global legal colleagues. This role reports to the Head of Rare & Epilepsy Legal, Global.
- Provide legal counsel supporting Rare & Epilepsy commercial and medical teams
- Advise on product launch strategies and commercialization activities
- Counsel stakeholders on advertising, promotion, and regulatory compliance matters
- Provide guidance regarding healthcare fraud and abuse considerations
- Manage complex legal matters across Rare & Epilepsy business activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve business objectives
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following
Minimum Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school
- Active state bar admission and good standing
- 3+ years' experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare law
- Strong analytical skills and complex issue management capabilities
- Demonstrated communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Requirements
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical commercial organizations
- Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration promotional regulations
- Understanding of healthcare fraud and abuse requirements
- Experience advising on product launches and commercialization activities
- Experience building partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $148,000 - 195,000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.
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 explicitly 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 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 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.
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Target roles that align with UCB's core research areas
UCB's sponsorship activity concentrates in neurology and immunology. Roles in clinical development, regulatory affairs, and biopharmaceutical research are your strongest entry points, these are the functions where international talent needs are most consistent.
Understand which visa types UCB actually sponsors
UCB sponsors H-1B and F-1 OPT, so tailor your applications accordingly. If you're on OPT, UCB is a realistic near-term target. H-1B candidates should confirm their cap status and timeline before engaging the recruiter.
Engage UCB's talent team early in the H-1B season
H-1B petitions have an April filing deadline tied to the October start date. Biopharmaceutical employers like UCB need lead time for LCA filing and internal approvals, so starting conversations in January or February is strongly advisable.
Highlight specialized scientific qualifications in your application
UCB hires for specialty occupations in a highly regulated industry. Degrees in life sciences, pharmacology, bioengineering, or related fields directly strengthen your sponsorship case, generic applications without a clear technical focus are less likely to advance.
Search for UCB openings on a platform that filters by sponsorship history
Not every job posting discloses visa sponsorship upfront. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you confirm UCB's track record before investing time in an application.
Check whether UCB's TN sponsorship fits your situation
UCB also sponsors TN visas, which are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional roles. If you hold citizenship in either country, TN sponsorship is worth exploring, it has no lottery and can be processed faster than H-1B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UCB sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, UCB sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying roles in its biotechnology and pharmaceutical operations. Sponsorship is most common for specialized positions in areas like clinical research, regulatory affairs, and scientific development. If you're applying for a role that requires a degree in a specific field, UCB has a track record of supporting H-1B petitions for those positions.
What visa types does UCB sponsor?
UCB sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, and TN visas. H-1B is the primary pathway for long-term work authorization. F-1 OPT allows students and recent graduates to work while their degree-based authorization is active. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional roles that align with UCB's business needs.
Which departments or roles at UCB are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at UCB tends to concentrate in technically specialized roles tied to its neurology and immunology focus. Clinical development, biopharmaceutical research, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, and data science positions are among the strongest candidates. Roles requiring a specific bachelor's or advanced degree in a life science or technical field are most likely to qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations.
What is the typical application and sponsorship timeline at UCB?
If you're targeting an H-1B start date of October 1, UCB would need to file your petition by early April. That means your hiring process ideally completes by February or March to allow time for the Labor Condition Application and internal approvals. F-1 OPT candidates have more flexibility, since authorization can begin closer to your employment start date. Starting outreach early gives you the best chance of aligning with UCB's internal processes.
How do I find open roles at UCB that offer visa sponsorship?
The most reliable approach is to search on a platform that filters specifically by verified sponsorship history, rather than relying on job postings that may not disclose sponsorship status. Migrate Mate lets you browse UCB's open roles alongside its confirmed sponsorship activity, so you can apply with confidence that sponsorship is genuinely on the table. Pair that with direct outreach to UCB recruiters who specialize in scientific and technical hiring.