Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for a strategic, collaborative, and patient-focused Legal Lead to join our Market Access Legal team. This is a hybrid role based in our Atlanta, GA, Washington DC, or RTP, NC offices (other U.S. locations may be considered).About the roleIn this role, you will provide legal guidance on market access, pricing, and patient engagement initiatives across U.S. healthcare systems. You will advise cross‑functional teams on complex federal and state healthcare laws, support compliant patient access programs, and help shape business strategies that prioritize patients while meeting regulatory requirements. This role focuses primarily on epilepsy and rare syndromes while supporting broader U.S. market access activities.Who you'll work withYou will work closely with colleagues across Market Access, Pricing, Patient Engagement, Government Affairs, and Commercial teams, partnering with leaders who are passionate about improving patient access to innovative therapies. You will be part of a collaborative legal team that values integrity, practical problem‑solving, and strong business partnership.What you'll doProvide legal advice on U.S. market access strategies and patient support programsReview and support pricing proposals and market access customer arrangementsAdvise on federal and state healthcare laws and regulatory requirementsSupport compliant design and execution of patient engagement initiativesPartner with cross‑functional teams to manage legal risk and enable decisionsParticipate in policy, investigation, and litigation matters as neededMinimum requirementsJuris Doctor degree and active U.S. bar membership5+ years of legal experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry2+ years' experience supporting market access, pricing, or patient support programsStrong knowledge of U.S. federal healthcare laws and regulationsProven ability to communicate legal guidance to non‑legal partnersPreferred requirementsExperience supporting epilepsy or rare disease therapeutic areasFamiliarity with government pricing or reimbursement programsStrong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environmentThis position's reasonably anticipated base salary range is $180,800 - $237,300. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.About usUCB 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, if your enquiry does not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through this channel.#J-18808-Ljbffr
