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District Sales Lead HS - Midwest
About the role:
The District Sales Lead (DSL) HS is responsible for leading, motivating, and inspiring activities of an assigned sales team of Clinical Account Specialists (CAS) within the assigned district of the Midwest including Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
The District Sales Lead (DSL) HS coaches and develops CASs to engage and build relationships with Dermatologists, other clinical decision makers, and office support staff to create the best experiences for patients living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. The role will be required to demonstrate an excellence in core UCB Stakeholder Facing Competencies that lead to achievement of sales goals and objectives for current and future Dermatology assets in the pipeline.
Who you’ll work with:
- Lead a team to raise UCB’s presence in the Dermatology HS marketplace and ensures the execution of the Dermatology HS business strategy for the assigned market segment.
- Coach and develop a results-oriented team to understand and apply in-depth clinical expertise, business acumen, effective selling skills.
- Build relationships with Key Dermatologists and KOLs within the district that facilitates a long-term partnership with UCB for today and the future.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and coach to a strong understanding of the patient journey of care, including the unique needs of patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Establish an understanding of the local health care ecosystems, including the payor environment.
- Demonstrate the UCB Patient Value Strategy principles by establishing collaborative and team-oriented working relationships and integrating within a matrix environment.
- Strategically manage all allocated resources such as financial/budgets, samples, access opportunities, home office resources.
- Deliver consistent, compliant sales results of products in Dermatology in the assigned District by motivating, inspiring, leading, and directing the activities of an assigned sales team of Dermatology Account Specialists.
- Navigate the complexities of local care delivery systems, models, and payors with varying degrees of restriction and barriers regarding patient access to products.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa competitive marketplace and drivers of prescriber decisions.
- Ensure collaboration with local business partners to partner in the delivery of the UCB Dermatology value proposition.
- Maintain team compliance with all UCB training requirements.
- Behave compliantly with all UCB policies/approved messages and coach the team to use approved UCB sales materials and messages with HCPs and other external stakeholders.
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience, and skills:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree BA/BS.
- A minimum of three (3) years of successful management experience of a team selling in Dermatology.
- 3 years direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device, or healthcare industry that has included:
- Selling in the Medical Dermatology space.
- Experience with injectable biologics products; Launch experienced preferred.
- Discussing therapeutic strategies to inform and influence clinical decision makers.
- Developing and applying clinical and business expertise, and effective selling skills.
- Executing marketing strategies at the local level.
- Resides within assigned geography.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of successful management experience of a team selling in Dermatology.
- 5 years direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device, or healthcare industry.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Established relationships with Medical Dermatologists preferred.
- Demonstrated business and strategic planning skills to identify unique selling opportunities and adaptability to changing market conditions.
- Demonstrated understanding of managed care landscape and how it influences/impacts business.
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication skills.
- Strong collaboration skills and success working in teams.
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Driver License. No more than 2 moving violations in the previous 3-year period.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive and/or fly to field rides, meetings, and customer engagements.
- Overnight travel required 25-50%, depending on geographic assignment.
This position's reasonably anticipated base salary range is $168,000-220,000. 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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District Sales Lead HS - Midwest
About the role:
The District Sales Lead (DSL) HS is responsible for leading, motivating, and inspiring activities of an assigned sales team of Clinical Account Specialists (CAS) within the assigned district of the Midwest including Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
The District Sales Lead (DSL) HS coaches and develops CASs to engage and build relationships with Dermatologists, other clinical decision makers, and office support staff to create the best experiences for patients living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. The role will be required to demonstrate an excellence in core UCB Stakeholder Facing Competencies that lead to achievement of sales goals and objectives for current and future Dermatology assets in the pipeline.
Who you’ll work with:
- Lead a team to raise UCB’s presence in the Dermatology HS marketplace and ensures the execution of the Dermatology HS business strategy for the assigned market segment.
- Coach and develop a results-oriented team to understand and apply in-depth clinical expertise, business acumen, effective selling skills.
- Build relationships with Key Dermatologists and KOLs within the district that facilitates a long-term partnership with UCB for today and the future.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and coach to a strong understanding of the patient journey of care, including the unique needs of patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Establish an understanding of the local health care ecosystems, including the payor environment.
- Demonstrate the UCB Patient Value Strategy principles by establishing collaborative and team-oriented working relationships and integrating within a matrix environment.
- Strategically manage all allocated resources such as financial/budgets, samples, access opportunities, home office resources.
- Deliver consistent, compliant sales results of products in Dermatology in the assigned District by motivating, inspiring, leading, and directing the activities of an assigned sales team of Dermatology Account Specialists.
- Navigate the complexities of local care delivery systems, models, and payors with varying degrees of restriction and barriers regarding patient access to products.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa competitive marketplace and drivers of prescriber decisions.
- Ensure collaboration with local business partners to partner in the delivery of the UCB Dermatology value proposition.
- Maintain team compliance with all UCB training requirements.
- Behave compliantly with all UCB policies/approved messages and coach the team to use approved UCB sales materials and messages with HCPs and other external stakeholders.
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience, and skills:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree BA/BS.
- A minimum of three (3) years of successful management experience of a team selling in Dermatology.
- 3 years direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device, or healthcare industry that has included:
- Selling in the Medical Dermatology space.
- Experience with injectable biologics products; Launch experienced preferred.
- Discussing therapeutic strategies to inform and influence clinical decision makers.
- Developing and applying clinical and business expertise, and effective selling skills.
- Executing marketing strategies at the local level.
- Resides within assigned geography.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of successful management experience of a team selling in Dermatology.
- 5 years direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device, or healthcare industry.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Established relationships with Medical Dermatologists preferred.
- Demonstrated business and strategic planning skills to identify unique selling opportunities and adaptability to changing market conditions.
- Demonstrated understanding of managed care landscape and how it influences/impacts business.
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication skills.
- Strong collaboration skills and success working in teams.
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Driver License. No more than 2 moving violations in the previous 3-year period.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive and/or fly to field rides, meetings, and customer engagements.
- Overnight travel required 25-50%, depending on geographic assignment.
This position's reasonably anticipated base salary range is $168,000-220,000. 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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Frame Your Science Background as a Sales Asset
UCB's Sales roles in neurology and immunology require you to translate complex clinical data for physicians. Prepare examples showing you've used scientific training to drive adoption of a therapy or product, not just general communication skills.
Target Roles Aligned With Your Visa Category
TN status works well if you're Canadian or Mexican and your role qualifies under an eligible occupation. H-1B requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree requirement, so confirm the specific Sales position you're targeting meets that standard before applying.
Raise Sponsorship Early in Recruiter Conversations
UCB recruits for Sales roles with defined territory start dates, so timelines matter. Disclosing your visa status in the first recruiter screen, not after an offer, gives the hiring team time to engage their immigration counsel before your start date is at risk.
Get Your Credentials Evaluation Ready Before Interviews
If your life sciences or business degree is from outside the U.S., have a NACES-member credential evaluation completed before you reach the offer stage. UCB's HR teams verify degree equivalency as part of the H-1B filing process, and delays here slow your start date.
Search UCB Sales Openings on Migrate Mate
Filtering by visa type before you apply saves time. Use Migrate Mate to identify current UCB Sales postings that are open to H-1B, OPT, or TN candidates, so you're only pursuing roles where sponsorship is already on the table.
Understand the OPT-to-H-1B Timing Risk in Sales Hiring Cycles
Pharmaceutical Sales roles often have Q1 or Q4 start dates tied to territory planning cycles. If your OPT expires before the next H-1B cap-subject start date of October 1, map out whether a STEM OPT extension or cap-gap coverage applies to your situation before accepting an offer.
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Find Sales at UCB JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does UCB sponsor H-1B visas for Sales roles?
Yes, UCB has sponsored H-1B visas for Sales positions. The role must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which generally means a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a normal requirement for the position. Sales roles tied to complex therapeutics in neurology or immunology typically meet this threshold, but the specific job description matters.
How do I apply for Sales jobs at UCB?
Applications go through UCB's careers portal at ucb.com. You can also browse current UCB Sales openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which is useful if you want to confirm a role is open to sponsored candidates before investing time in the application. Tailor your resume to reflect clinical or scientific knowledge relevant to UCB's therapeutic focus areas.
Which visa types does UCB commonly use for Sales roles?
UCB has sponsored H-1B visas for Sales positions, and F-1 OPT candidates with life sciences or business backgrounds are also considered. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying occupations may be eligible for TN status, which can be a faster path to authorization. The right category depends on your nationality, degree field, and the specific role's requirements.
What qualifications does UCB look for in Sales candidates who need sponsorship?
UCB's Sales roles in specialty pharma typically require a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, pharmacy, or business field, combined with demonstrated ability to engage clinicians with clinical evidence. Prior pharmaceutical or biotech Sales experience strengthens your application significantly. For H-1B eligibility, your degree must align with the role, so a degree in a related scientific or commercial discipline is more defensible than a general business degree alone.
How do I think about timing if I'm on OPT and targeting a UCB Sales role?
If you're on F-1 OPT, map your expiration date against the H-1B cap lottery timeline. USCIS opens H-1B registration in March, with a start date of October 1 if selected. If your OPT runs out before October 1, a STEM OPT extension, if you qualify, gives you up to 24 additional months. Confirm your situation with an immigration attorney before signing an offer with a fixed start date.
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