Director, Medical Affairs

Overview

The Director, Medical Affairs, Neuroscience, will oversee various activities within the Medical Affairs, Neuroscience therapeutic areas, in collaboration with the Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs, Neuroscience. This role is responsible for contributing to the development and execution of medical strategies and the overall US Medical Affairs plan for Migraine. Key responsibilities include leading advisory boards, reviewing and approving promotional and medical materials, providing medical information responses, managing scientific communications (including poster presentations and publications in conjunction with the Publication team), designing and medically monitoring US-based clinical studies, and approving educational grants.

The Director will work closely with the External Scientific Collaboration (ESC) Director and Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team to develop and manage scientific engagements with national/regional thought leaders (TLs). This includes collaborating with TLs on externally sponsored study requests, providing internal and relevant external training, and preparing/supervising responses to medical information requests to ensure customers are well-informed about Ipsen s Neuroscience products and therapeutic areas.

Key internal partners for this role include the Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations groups running Neuroscience studies, the Neuroscience commercial team, and global Neuroscience franchise medical personnel.

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, primarily within Medical Affairs.
• Proven experience in Neuroscience is required.
• Migraine therapeutic experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting data and publishing scientific information.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial design and biostatistical principles.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 60%, including HCP/customer meetings, scientific/medical conferences, and onsite meetings in Cambridge, MA.

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

• Clinical trials/research experience is a plus.
• Background in strategic roles and product launch management preferred.
• Botulinum toxin experience preferred.

Education / Certifications (essential):

• PhD, MD or PharmD

Language(s) (essential):

• Fluent in English.

The annual base salary range for this position is $225,000 - $330,000.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program. Ipsen offers 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, and flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.