Kimberly Moran, PhD, MBA
SVP & Head, Rare Diseases US @ UCB
About
I drive strategic growth and patient-centered innovation in biopharma, combining digital transformation with boardroom insights to elevate healthcare impact and business value. As a global biopharma executive and board advisor, I bring over two decades of expertise in strategically positioning organizations for growth, enhancing operational efficiencies, and driving digital and patient-centric innovation. With a proven record in launching successful therapies in rare disease and epilepsy, I align scientific rigor, business acumen, and market insight to create value in complex, highly regulated healthcare environments. My career with UCB, a leading global biopharma company, reflects a relentless commitment to driving impactful change and delivering tangible results. In my role as SVP/Head of Rare Disease at UCB, I lead the commercial organization in transforming our rare disease unit to achieve sales projections. Under my leadership, we designed a novel “Integrated Launch Room” strategy that enabled real-time data analysis and agile decision-making – allowing us to continually improve launch effectiveness while remaining closely attuned to patient needs. My hands-on approach extends to building high-performing teams and fostering psychologically safe cultures where innovation thrives. I am recognized for pioneering UCB’s Digital Business Transformation, implementing AI-driven patient models and creating a robust data warehouse to optimize cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, my work in neurology led to the most extensive ethnography program in epilepsy, capturing patient insights that have shaped meaningful, patient-first healthcare solutions. These initiatives reflect my commitment to bridging medical advancement and commercial success while focusing deeply on the patient. As an advisor on multiple boards, I guide high-growth companies like Nile AI and INNATE in navigating the biopharma landscape, particularly in market expansion, funding strategies, and scaling operations. I offer valuable perspectives on developing innovative health tech solutions that respond to actual patient needs. I am excited to bring my strategic leadership, patient-centered vision, and commitment to growth and innovation to additional board opportunities. If you are seeking a board advisor with deep expertise in biopharmaceuticals, digital health, and market expansion, I welcome the chance to connect. #P&L #RevenueGrowth #Strategy #Digitaltransformation #Pharmaceuticalindustry #Leadership #Raredisease #Neuroscience #Diversityequityinclusion #Pharma #Biotech
United States
Marietta
Pharmaceuticals
Product Lifecycle Management, Pharmaceutical Formulation, Business Case Development, Establishing Priorities, Insight Generation, Change Management, Organizational Design, Sales Organization Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Portfolio Management, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), P&L Management, Revenue & Profit Growth, Board level experience, Program Management, Business Process Improvement, Optimization, Business Units, Business Development, Operations
Experience

SVP & Head, Rare Diseases US
United States
Lead UCB's Rare Disease commercial organization, developing go-to-market strategies focused on neuromuscular and mitochondrial conditions. Direct a team of 170+ employees and collaborates with internal stakeholders to foster a patient-centric launch vision. Established the Rare Disease business unit, exceeded initial sales projections, and developed innovative patient services, ensuring impactful and sustainable growth through a profit-maximization model.

Vice President & Head, Operations and Finance (Insights to Impact)
Greater Atlanta Area
Built an integrated commercial operations and finance model to support UCB’s US Immunology and Neurology divisions, leading a team of 50+ across insights, data analytics, and financial operations. Focused on aligning financial planning with business strategy, optimizing resources, and driving digital transformation to improve decision-making and efficiency, resulting in revenue gains and reduced operational costs.

Senior Director, National Sales Director of Neurology
Greater Atlanta Area
Developed a data-driven, go-to-market model for UCB’s Neurology division, optimizing health ecosystem strategies and team alignment. Oversaw a team of 100 across Medical, Access, and Sales functions, achieving strategic growth in the Epilepsy portfolio. Managed partnerships with major healthcare organizations to increase access to care and maximize revenue in key market segments.

Global Head, Epilepsy Portfolio
Directed the global strategy for UCB’s Epilepsy Portfolio, focusing on patient segmentation and innovative, evidence-based approaches. Led cross-functional teams to align commercial initiatives with patient needs, executing programs that advanced patient-centered healthcare solutions and raised global awareness for epilepsy.

Global Head, Brivaracetam Lifecycle Management
Oversaw the lifecycle strategy for Brivaracetam and UCB’s epilepsy portfolio, coordinating with cross-functional teams across US, EU, and APAC regions to optimize product positioning. Drove initiatives in market expansion, new indications, and collaborations, resulting in a high-impact growth trajectory and global market presence.
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