Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience

Location: Greater London

UK – Field Based (UK Wide Territory)
Medical Affairs | Ipsen At Ipsen , we are driven by a shared purpose: to improve patients’ lives through innovative medicines . We are now seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our UK & Ireland Medical Affairs team , supporting our growing Neuroscience portfolio.

This is a field‑based role offering the opportunity to engage in meaningful, non‑promotional scientific exchange and to help shape medical strategy through insights, education, and evidence generation.

The Role As a Medical Science Liaison, you will act as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals and Thought Leaders (TLs), delivering high‑quality medical engagement across your assigned territory, with a predominant focus on the London and Greater London region. Working closely with UK & Ireland and Global teams, you will contribute to medical strategy, support evidence generation, and ensure Ipsen’s scientific reputation for excellence, integrity, and compliance.

All activities are conducted in line with Ipsen policies, SOPs, the ABPI Code, and local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities Scientific Exchange & External Engagement Build and maintain peer‑to‑peer scientific relationships with Thought Leaders, HCPs, and medical experts

Develop and execute territory‑level stakeholder engagement plans aligned to therapy and business needs

Deliver fair, balanced, and compliant scientific exchange on disease areas, approved products, and pipeline assets

Capture, document, and communicate high‑quality medical insights

Medical Education & Scientific Communication Deliver scientific and educational presentations (reactive and proactive)
Support and organise advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific exchange forums

Contribute to medical education initiatives, publications, posters, abstracts, and manuscripts

Evidence Generation & Clinical Support Coordinate unsolicited Investigator‑Sponsored Studies (ISS) from concept to publication

Support company‑sponsored studies, post‑marketing research, registries, and real‑world evidence projects

Engage investigators and support site feasibility assessments and scientific discussions

Cross‑Functional Collaboration Contribute to the UK & Ireland Annual Medical Plan Provide scientific expertise to Commercial and Market Access colleagues while maintaining clear non‑promotional boundaries

Participate in Integrated Brand Teams and regional account planning

Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with Ipsen SOPs, pharmacovigilance requirements, and ABPI Code Timely reporting of adverse events and product quality complaints

Accurate documentation of all activities in Ipsen systems

About You Essential Demonstrated  experience as a Medical Science Liaison Strong scientific knowledge enabling credible, non‑promotional engagement

Experience with in Medical Affairs, clinical research, or related scientific roles

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong understanding of pharma compliance and medical governance

Degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline

Fluent written and spoken English (scientific English)

Desirable Experience within a pharmaceutical medical department

Neuroscience therapeutic area experience

Experience with clinical trial data interpretation and real‑world evidence

Advanced scientific or medical degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD, MBA or equivalent)
ABPI Code accreditation

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