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Colorado's biotech and pharma sector is concentrated along the Denver-Boulder corridor, with employers like Emergent BioSolutions, Envision Genomics, and numerous bioscience startups anchored at the Colorado BioScience Park regularly filing H-1B visa petitions. Research institutions tied to CU Boulder and the Anschutz Medical Campus add further demand for sponsored scientists, engineers, and clinical specialists.
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UCB is looking for a clinically experienced, science-driven, and patient-focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work on the Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes team for the Rockies geography. To ensure optimal coverage and engagement within the territory, candidates are ideally based in major hub cities in Las Vegas, NV, AZ, NM, UT, CO, and ID.
About the role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Rockies will engage with key scientific and medical influencers to advance understanding of UCB’s Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes portfolio. This role fosters collaborative, science-driven partnerships with key stakeholders to support optimized patient care. The MSL will provide scientific exchange, contribute insights to medical strategies, and drive patient-focused initiatives within the local health ecosystem.
What You’ll Do:
- Stay current with research and clinical data related to epilepsy and rare syndromes.
- Execute targeted stakeholder engagement strategies to identify local needs and opportunities.
- Provide meaningful medical insights to support medical strategies and initiatives.
- Represent UCB at scientific conferences and educational events.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient care and contribute to medical projects as needed.
- May lead/support other Medical Affairs projects or activities as assigned.
Who You’ll Work with:
Build and manage trusted, peer-level relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, and patient advocacy groups.
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, MD, DPM, or DO) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MSL OR NP/PA with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MSL or minimum of 3 years of direct clinical experience in relevant therapeutic area or 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Must reside within the assigned territory.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 60-80% in the designated territory.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical or professional experience in epilepsy and/or rare syndromes.
- Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to actively listen, identify opportunities, and deliver solutions.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- This role requires 70-80% in-field engagement across the Rockies region.
This position's reasonably anticipated salary range is $134k-$204k per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and also may 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 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
UCB is looking for a clinically experienced, science-driven, and patient-focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work on the Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes team for the Rockies geography. To ensure optimal coverage and engagement within the territory, candidates are ideally based in major hub cities in Las Vegas, NV, AZ, NM, UT, CO, and ID.
About the role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Rockies will engage with key scientific and medical influencers to advance understanding of UCB’s Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes portfolio. This role fosters collaborative, science-driven partnerships with key stakeholders to support optimized patient care. The MSL will provide scientific exchange, contribute insights to medical strategies, and drive patient-focused initiatives within the local health ecosystem.
What You’ll Do:
- Stay current with research and clinical data related to epilepsy and rare syndromes.
- Execute targeted stakeholder engagement strategies to identify local needs and opportunities.
- Provide meaningful medical insights to support medical strategies and initiatives.
- Represent UCB at scientific conferences and educational events.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient care and contribute to medical projects as needed.
- May lead/support other Medical Affairs projects or activities as assigned.
Who You’ll Work with:
Build and manage trusted, peer-level relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, and patient advocacy groups.
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, MD, DPM, or DO) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MSL OR NP/PA with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MSL or minimum of 3 years of direct clinical experience in relevant therapeutic area or 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Must reside within the assigned territory.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 60-80% in the designated territory.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical or professional experience in epilepsy and/or rare syndromes.
- Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to actively listen, identify opportunities, and deliver solutions.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- This role requires 70-80% in-field engagement across the Rockies region.
This position's reasonably anticipated salary range is $134k-$204k per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and also may 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 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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Which biotech & pharma companies sponsor H-1B visas in Colorado?
Companies with a track record of H-1B visa filings in Colorado's biotech and pharma space include Emergent BioSolutions, Bayer's crop science and pharma divisions based in the Denver area, and smaller bioscience firms clustered around the Colorado BioScience Park in Denver and the Boulder Innovation Cluster. Academic medical employers tied to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus also appear regularly in Department of Labor LCA disclosure data for sponsored research and clinical roles.
Which cities in Colorado have the most biotech & pharma H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Denver and Boulder account for the largest share of biotech and pharma H-1B activity in Colorado. Denver's Fitzsimons Innovation Community, home to the Anschutz Medical Campus, is a concentrated hub for sponsored roles in drug development, clinical research, and biomanufacturing. Boulder attracts genomics and ag-biotech companies. Fort Collins also sees sponsorship activity driven by Colorado State University's life sciences partnerships and nearby biopharma employers.
What types of biotech & pharma roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Colorado?
Roles that commonly qualify are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific or technical field directly related to the job. In Colorado's biotech and pharma sector, this includes research scientists, bioinformaticians, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical data managers, process development engineers, and quality assurance professionals with degrees in biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or biomedical engineering. Generalist roles without a clear degree-field requirement are less likely to meet the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find biotech & pharma H-1B sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and lets you filter for H-1B sponsorship jobs in Colorado's biotech and pharma sector by visa type, industry, and location. Because employers self-identify as sponsorship-willing, you can focus your applications on companies already open to petitioning, which matters given the time and cost involved in H-1B filings. Searching by the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals category in Colorado narrows results to the most relevant openings.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in biotech & pharma?
Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers to include pay ranges in job postings, which gives H-1B candidates useful context when assessing whether an offered position meets the prevailing wage requirement the Department of Labor mandates for Labor Condition Applications. Colorado also has a growing number of early-stage bioscience companies; while many sponsor H-1B workers, smaller firms may have less experience with the petition process, so it's worth confirming an employer's sponsorship history before investing significant time in an application.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B biotech & pharma jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.