Medical Science Liaison - Carolinas

Title: Medical Science Liaison
- Carolinas

Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

Medical Science Liaison
- Carolinas (Richmond, Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte & Greensville)

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field‑based scientific medical expert within Ipsen’s U.S. Medical Affairs Rare Disease team. The role engages 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). The MSL delivers non‑promotional, evidence‑based information on Ipsen’s marketed and pipeline therapies, enhances understanding of disease states, patient and physician journeys, and the broader competitive landscape to ultimately improve patient outcomes.

The MSL works closely with U.S. Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams, adheres to internal processes and complies with regulatory and compliance requirements, and maintains expertise in disease state management and emerging therapies. This field‑based position covers the Carolinas region through a mix of live (primary) and virtual channels. Candidates must reside near a major airport within the territory.

• 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 therapeutic area, including competitive landscape and gaps in patient care.
• Engage in ongoing scientific exchange 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.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and Medical Information services to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information, responding to on‑ and off‑label questions with integrity, compliance, and adherence to guidelines and policies.
• Represent Ipsen and U.S. Medical Affairs at scientific conferences, continuing medical education events, and medical meetings.
• Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator‑sponsored studies 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.
• Differentiator 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 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.

• 2–3 years of related MSL work experience.
• Previous Rare Disease experience.
• Knowledge of Rare Disease customer segments and market dynamics.
• Excellent planning, presentation, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain credible and scientific relationships with top experts in the field.
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