UCB

Head of Ecosystem Partnerships

UCB$236K — $310K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
  • 5+ years of team management experience
  • Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Experience in Dermatology and/or Rheumatology preferred
  • Strong leadership and strategy execution skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead ecosystem strategy aligned to portfolio priorities
  • Translate national strategy into regional execution plans
  • Drive measurable outcomes in product performance and access
  • Identify and advance market-shaping partnerships
  • Build relationships with healthcare system and payer leadership
  • Lead and develop high-performing cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Hybrid-first work model with 40% in-office time
  • Opportunity to impact patient access and care
  • Engagement with healthcare executive leaders and stakeholders
  • Development of a high-performing strategic marketing team
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Marketing and Market Access
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Head of Ecosystem Partnerships who is strategic, collaborative, and impact-driven to join our Immunology Patient Value Unit (PVU) in our Atlanta, GA headquarters.

About the role

As a senior leader, you will define and execute a national ecosystem strategy across Immunology, aligning portfolio priorities with broader business objectives. You will translate enterprise strategy into regional execution, driving measurable impact across key customer segments and care delivery models.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping business performance, improving patient access, and strengthening positioning within complex healthcare ecosystems.

Who you'll work with

You will partner closely with cross-functional teams from Marketing, Market Access, Medical, and Field, as well as senior leadership within the Immunology PVU.

Externally, you will engage with:
  • Executive leaders across healthcare systems and networks
  • Payer and formulary decision-makers
  • Key stakeholders across healthcare ecosystems, including KOLs and thought leaders
  • You will also lead and develop a high-performing team of strategic marketers, field leaders, and ecosystem partners.


What you'll do
  • Define and lead enterprise ecosystem strategy aligned to portfolio priorities
  • Translate national strategy into scalable regional execution plans
  • Drive measurable outcomes across product performance, access, and care barriers
  • Identify and advance market-shaping opportunities and partnerships
  • Build strategic relationships with the healthcare system and payer leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop high-performing, cross-functional teams, including direct and indirect reports


Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
  • Minimum 5 years of managing/leading teams
  • Must be able to travel approximately 25-50% of the time, including occasional weekends


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Experience in Dermatology and/or Rheumatology
  • Proven experience in strategy development and execution
  • Strong leadership experience managing high-performing teams
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business outcomes
  • Experience in marketing strategy and tactical execution
  • Track record of driving portfolio-level or enterprise impact
  • Strong executive presence with C-suite engagement experience


This position's reasonably anticipated salary range is $236k-$310k 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!

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.

About UCB

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology. UCB aims to be the patient-preferred biotech leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with approximately 7,500 employees in over 40 countries. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB).
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