Medical Science Liaison - Midwest Region; IL, WI, IA

Medical Science Liaison - Midwest Region (IL, WI, IA)

Field-based scientific medical expert within Ipsen’s U.S. Medical Affairs Neuroscience team. Responsible for engaging national and regional Thought Leaders, Investigators, and Healthcare Providers to exchange scientific insights, support clinical research, and facilitate clinical trial efforts and Investigator‑Sponsored Studies. Provides non‑promotional, evidence‑based information on Ipsen’s marketed and pipeline therapies. Works across U.S. Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams to address scientific needs and ensures compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

Location:

Midwest Region (IL, WI, IA) – field‑based position covering the region through live and virtual channels. Eligible candidates must reside near a major airport within the territory. Travel required 50‑70% of the time.

• Identify, gain access to, and develop peer‑to‑peer relationships with regional and national thought leaders, active and potential study investigators, and providers at academic and non‑academic institutions.
• 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 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 operational feedback.
• 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 U.S. Medical Affairs at scientific conferences, continuing medical educational events, and medical meetings.
• Respond to unsolicited requests regarding investigator‑sponsored studies and support ISS submissions, initiation, and closure through internal processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of a regional territory plan.
• Train and facilitate speakers on Ipsen’s products.
• Work efficiently to balance all work and execute local medical strategies within planned timelines.
• Engage in continuous independent learning and attend upskilling programs related to Ipsen molecules, products, disease states, and 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 U.S. cross‑functional team members, including field‑based counterparts and home office‑based team members, marketing, HEOR, medical/clinical operations, etc., while maintaining compliance with relevant company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cross‑functional teams to ensure operations are patient‑focused and provide medical affairs support to stakeholders.

Essential

Qualifications:

• 2‑3 years of related MSL work experience.
• Previous Migraine/Headache experience (Neurology/Movement Disorders, Pain considered).
• Knowledge of Migraine/Headache customer segments and market dynamics.
• Excellent planning, presentation, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain credible scientific relationships.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and 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.
• Understanding of clinical research fundamentals.
• Excellent project management ability.
• Strong leadership capabilities and collaboration skills.
• Academic credentials:
  Doctoral level in the sciences (MD, DO, PhD, Pharm
  
  D, Nursing or equivalent).
• Language:
  Fluent in English.
• Travel: 50‑70% within the assigned geography.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with product launches and life cycle management.
• Experience in a cross‑functional environment within…