Medical Science Liaison - Northeast Region; MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, ME

Position

Medical Science Liaison – Northeast Region (MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, ME)

• 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 the assigned geography.
• Demonstrate and maintain deep scientific expertise on assigned Ipsen products and the therapeutic area, including the 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 on 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.
• Respond to on‑ and off‑label questions with integrity, compliance, and adherence to legal, regulatory and Ipsen guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Represent Ipsen and US Medical Affairs Team during scientific conferences, continuing medical educational events, and medical meetings.
• Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator‑sponsored studies (ISS) and support ISS submissions, initiation, and closure through appropriate internal processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of a regional territory plan.
• Train and facilitate speakers on Ipsen’s products.
• 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 providing medical affairs support to all stakeholders.

Essential

• 2–3 years of related MSL work experience.
• Previous Migraine/Headache experience.
• Experience in Neurology, Movement Disorders, or Pain considered.
• Knowledge of Migraine/Headache customer segments and market dynamics.
• Excellent planning, presentation and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain credible scientific relationships with top experts in the field.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to function on a cross‑functional team.
• Expertise in synthesizing and communicating medical information clearly.
• Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications.
• Expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
• Fundamental understanding of clinical research.
• Excellent project management ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel 50–70% based on territory size.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred

• Previous experience with product launches and life‑cycle management.
• Doctoral level in the sciences (MD, DO, PhD, Pharm
  
  D, Nursing or equivalent).

• Annual base salary range for an MSL: $185,000–$215,000 USD; for a Senior MSL: $215,000–$235,000 USD.
• Eligibility to participate in short‑term and long‑term incentives programs.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance, short‑and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Parental leave, paid time off, discretionary winter shutdown, well‑being allowance, commuter benefits and more.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. All employees are expected to adhere to company policies and act as a role model for company values.