Medical Science Liaison - Southwest (Arizona & New Mexico)
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific medical expert within Ipsen's U.Medical Affairs Neuroscience team. This role is responsible for engaging with national and regional Thought Leaders (TLs), Investigators, and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) to exchange scientific insights, support clinical research, and facilitate both clinical trial efforts and Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISS).
Leveraging deep clinical and scientific expertise, the MSL delivers non-promotional, evidence-based information on Ipsen's marketed and pipeline therapies. Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial to ensure that scientific and technical needs are effectively identified and addressed.
The MSL adheres to internal standard processes and complies with all regulatory and compliance requirements, while maintaining expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the evolving treatment landscape.
This is a field-based position covering the Southwest Region (AZ & NM) through a mix of live (primary) and virtual channels. Identify, gain access to, and develop peer to peer relationships with regional and national thought leaders, active and potential study investigators, providers at academic and non-academic institutions and professional organizations within assigned geography.
Demonstrate and maintain deep scientific expertise on assigned Ipsen products and therapeutic area including competitive landscape and gaps in patient care.
Engage in ongoing scientific exchange about the science and clinical application of Ipsen's portfolio to external stakeholders to gather insights about current practice, treatment landscapes, and emerging data.
Assist with Company Sponsored Studies (CSS), including investigator/site identification, site initiation visits, education to support enrollment, and feedback regarding operational management to ensure optimal site selection and performance.
Partner with Medical Affairs and Medical Information services to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information, as needed. Respond to on and off-label questions with integrity, compliance, and adherence to legal, regulatory, and Ipsen guidelines, policies & procedures.
Represent Ipsen and US Medical Affairs Team during scientific conferences, continuing medical educational events, and medical meetings.
Lead the development and implementation of a regional territory plan
Work efficiently and balance all work to enhance performance and execute local medical strategies within planned timelines.
Engage in continuous independent learning within the therapeutic area and actively attend and participate in upskilling programs related to Ipsen molecules, products, disease states and relevant business topics.
Differentiate Ipsen as the valued scientific partner of choice through innovative initiatives, coordinated strategy, scientific communication, and patient centricity.
Build and cultivate a close working relationship with all US cross-functional team members, including field-based counterparts and home office-based team members, marketing, HEOR, medical/clinical operations, etc. while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements.
Support cross-functional teams to ensure operations are patient-focused, including rapidly responding to internal and external requests to discuss specific situations and challenges and provide medical affairs support to all stakeholders.
2-3 years related MSL work experience required.
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• Excellent planning, presentation, written and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain credible and scientific relationships with top experts in the field.
• Demonstrated expertise in ability to synthesize and communicate medical information clearly.
• Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
• Fundamental understanding of clinical research
• Excellent project management ability
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
• Ability to travel (50-70%) based on size of geography.

Doctoral level in the sciences required (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, Nursing or equivalent).

Language(s) (essential):
~ Fluent in English.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. conducts background screening, reference checks, and drug testing as part of its pre-employment screening process. All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program as well as our long-term incentives program.
At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts.