Job description: The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for an Epilepsy Neurologist to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital/Kaye Edmonton Clinic. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier healtheducation institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.

The Division of Neurology consists of 60 neurologists in academic and community practice and 3 Scientists. UA is one of the largest stroke programs in Canada. Internationally recognized research is conducted and published from UA. All sub-specialties of neurology are represented among the faculty in addition to stroke including: Autoimmune and Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Neurology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular and ALS, Autonomic Neurophysiology, Headache Clinic. We have 5 research chairs among our Division. Neurology holds multiple CIHR, NIH, PCORI and other prestigious external grants. Our Neurology residency program is strong and accepts 5-6 residents/year.

Stroke has an active, successful fellowship program with 7 fellows. Other sub-specialties have fellowship programs as well resulting in a rich training environment. Call is equitably shared throughout the division and is typically 4-8 weeks/year. The Successful candidate will be an MD (or equivalent) with relevant clinical qualifications in Neurology recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent certification body. Candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) as clinical service is required as part of this appointment and have completed an epilepsy fellowship.

Individuals interested in the education of trainees and a strong interest in research are encouraged to apply.

Key accountabilities of the Epilepsy Neurologist will include, but will not be limited to refractory epilepsy management, epilepsy monitoring unit experience, ICU EEG program development and sustainability, epilepsy syndrome diagnosis and management. Previous success in obtaining external peer-reviewed grant support and successful publication record are required.

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure-track appointment in the Department of Medicine, with the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Remuneration for this position is based on the Academic Medicine & Health Services Program (AMHSP). Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, fellowship training, education or research experience, along with three letters of reference.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. George Elleker

Interim Division Director, Neurology, Anthropology

Clinical Sciences Building, 11350-83 Avenue, 7-133

Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3

Ph: 780 248 1928

E-mail: eaadmin@ualberta.ca

Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after ad posted for Canadians or 30 days after ad is posted for foreign nationals; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Edmonton, with a growing population of over one million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta known as “The City of Festivals”. With an abundance of services, a beautiful river valley, a multitude of community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodation options, our energetic city has something for everyone. For further details about our vibrant city, please visit .

Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at . Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at .

As part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements, the university must conduct recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents before offering a job to a temporary foreign worker. To ensure we remain in compliance with these regulations, please include the appropriate statement in your application “I am a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident” or “I am not a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident”

How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:32:47 GMT

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Job description: Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Global Payer Strategy Solutions Asset Lead – Epilepsy who is curious, a good communicator with strong leadership to join us in our Global Payer Strategy Solutions team, based either in our HQ in Brussels, Belgium or our offices in Slough, UK.

About the role

You will have a critical Integrator role, accountable for the Global Value & Access Strategy for Brand(s)/indication(s) from peri-launch through critical stages of the Brand Lifecycle.

You will drive the global Access, Pricing, and External Engagement (APEX) Hub and global product teams in:

• Translation of the current and anticipated market pricing and reimbursement environment into actionable insights, recommendations, and implications for commercialization strategies.
• Development and execution of the launch/lifecycle Global Value & Access Strategy to achieve, maintain, and expand market access, price, and reimbursement.
• Support to Regional and Local teams in preparation for price and access negotiations and Health Technology Assessments submissions at launch and critical stages of Brand lifecycle.

Who you’ll work with

You will report into the Head of Global Payer Strategy Solutions and work closely with the Mission Leads, Asset Global Product Teams and the Access & Pricing community.

What you’ll do

• Integrate multi-disciplinary market inputs (e.g., Region & Local, Medical, Marketing, market research, Global Health Economics, Policy) to build a deep understanding of payer and market access requirements relevant to the assigned product(s).
• Anticipate external trends in the health policy, pricing and access environment to identify opportunities and threats to assigned program.
• Evolve the access strategy and develop final launch price policy, including value-based agreements and negotiation guidance.
• Takes the lead in the rollout of the global strategic plans, product- and disease state knowledge, and global value deliverables to Region/Local APEX teams.
• Prioritize and translate access requirements into product specifications, options to address the requirements, and the associated rewards and risks.
• Cultivate input from Regions and Archetype/priority markets to support the Global Product Strategy, evidence program and Value Access & Pricing strategy.

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or related discipline with significant experience in the (Bio)Pharmaceutical industry, including experience in any of: product launches, commercial business model, regulatory processes, evidence generation, policy, patient advocacy, or pricing and access.
• Several years of experience in market access-related functions in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry or consulting, could include: health economics, outcomes research, or health technology assessment.
• Experience leading teams, projects, or programs including allocation of resources. Experience in Epilepsy much appreciated.
• At least a couple years of experience in a global oversight role in the development of access strategy and/or payer evidence will be a preferential criterion.
• Demonstrate curiosity, have courage for decision making, collaborate with others, and be accountable for own contributions to company performance.
• Unquestioned integrity and business ethics.

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 around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work for 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 equitable 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.

about sustainability at UCB and how it is integrated into our business approach.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/colour/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Expected salary:

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Job date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:49:35 GMT

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Job description: Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Global Payer Strategy Solutions Asset Lead – Epilepsy who is curious, a good communicator with strong leadership to join us in our Global Payer Strategy Solutions team, based either in our HQ in Brussels, Belgium or our offices in Slough, UK.

About the role

You will have a critical Integrator role, accountable for the Global Value & Access Strategy for Brand(s)/indication(s) from peri-launch through critical stages of the Brand Lifecycle.

You will drive the global Access, Pricing, and External Engagement (APEX) Hub and global product teams in:

• Translation of the current and anticipated market pricing and reimbursement environment into actionable insights, recommendations, and implications for commercialization strategies.
• Development and execution of the launch/lifecycle Global Value & Access Strategy to achieve, maintain, and expand market access, price, and reimbursement.
• Support to Regional and Local teams in preparation for price and access negotiations and Health Technology Assessments submissions at launch and critical stages of Brand lifecycle.

Who you’ll work with

You will report into the Head of Global Payer Strategy Solutions and work closely with the Mission Leads, Asset Global Product Teams and the Access & Pricing community.

What you’ll do

• Integrate multi-disciplinary market inputs (e.g., Region & Local, Medical, Marketing, market research, Global Health Economics, Policy) to build a deep understanding of payer and market access requirements relevant to the assigned product(s).
• Anticipate external trends in the health policy, pricing and access environment to identify opportunities and threats to assigned program.
• Evolve the access strategy and develop final launch price policy, including value-based agreements and negotiation guidance.
• Takes the lead in the rollout of the global strategic plans, product- and disease state knowledge, and global value deliverables to Region/Local APEX teams.
• Prioritize and translate access requirements into product specifications, options to address the requirements, and the associated rewards and risks.
• Cultivate input from Regions and Archetype/priority markets to support the Global Product Strategy, evidence program and Value Access & Pricing strategy.

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or related discipline with significant experience in the (Bio)Pharmaceutical industry, including experience in any of: product launches, commercial business model, regulatory processes, evidence generation, policy, patient advocacy, or pricing and access.
• Several years of experience in market access-related functions in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry or consulting, could include: health economics, outcomes research, or health technology assessment.
• Experience leading teams, projects, or programs including allocation of resources. Experience in Epilepsy much appreciated.
• At least a couple years of experience in a global oversight role in the development of access strategy and/or payer evidence will be a preferential criterion.
• Demonstrate curiosity, have courage for decision making, collaborate with others, and be accountable for own contributions to company performance.
• Unquestioned integrity and business ethics.

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 around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work for 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 equitable 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.

about sustainability at UCB and how it is integrated into our business approach.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/colour/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Expected salary:

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Job date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 02:10:30 GMT

Apply for the job now!

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