Medical Science Liaison - Southwest; Arizona & Mexico

Title:

Medical Science Liaison - Southwest (Arizona & New Mexico)

Company:
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific medical expert within Ipsen's U.S. Medical Affairs Neuroscience team. This role engages with 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. The MSL delivers evidence‑based information on Ipsen's marketed and pipeline therapies, enhancing understanding of disease states, patient and physician journeys, Ipsen's products, and the competitive landscape to improve patient outcomes.

• 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 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 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 & 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 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 attend upskilling programs related to Ipsen molecules, products, disease states, and business topics.
• Differentiating 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, responding rapidly to internal and external requests and providing medical affairs support to all stakeholders.

• 2–3 years of related MSL work experience.
• Previous migraine/headache experience required. Neurology/movement disorders and pain experience 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 with top experts in the field.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to function on a cross‑functional team.
• Demonstrated expertise in synthesizing and communicating medical information clearly.
• Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
• Fundamental understanding of clinical research.
• Excellent project‑management ability.
• Exc…