Medical Science Liaison, Oncology

Title: Medical Advisor, Oncology Company: IPSEN K.K. About Ipsen: Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society! For more information, visit us at and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram . Job Description: Ipsen’s Field Medical team enhances the understanding of scientific and clinical impact of marketed and pipeline products. The Medical Advisor is a doctorate-educated professional as preferred with scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise responsible for executing field-based medical and scientific initiatives. The primary responsibility of the Medical Advisor is to facilitate mutual exchange with Investigators, Thought Leaders (TLs), and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and to facilitate clinical trial efforts. He/she is expected to build and sustain subject matter expertise in disease state management, Ipsen marketed and pipeline therapies, and the competitive landscape. The Medical Advisor will work closely with other Ipsen personnel to ensure scientific and technical needs of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and commercial colleagues are identified and met. He/she will also work with cross functional teams on business planning, special projects, and strategic development to support Medical Affairs goals and objectives. All medical affairs activities will adhere to internal standard processes and complying with regulatory and compliance requirements. Responsibilities of Medical Advisor include, but are not limited to the following: Demonstrate deep scientific expertise on Ipsen’s products, and therapeutic area to exchange relevant information and insights with TLs within the territory. Build, cultivate and maintain a focused group of regional thought leaders to ensure understanding of evolving healthcare trends across the relevant therapeutic area landscape. Respond to on and off-label questions with integrity, compliance, and adherence to legal, regulatory, and Ipsen guidelines, policies & procedures. Represent Ipsen and Medical Affairs Team during scientific conferences, continuing medical educational events, and medical meetings. Gather data and generate scientific insights from stakeholder interactions and provides feedback to the organization using appropriate mechanisms and tools. Recognize and capture scientific insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of thought leaders, healthcare providers, and patients to share with internal stakeholders. Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and supports ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes. Assist with Company Sponsored Studies (CSS) from Phase I-IV, including investigator/site identification, site initiation visits, education to support enrolment, and feedback regarding operational management to ensure optimal site selection and performance. Address unsolicited medical inquiries from healthcare professionals in accordance with Ipsen policies and in collaboration with the Medical Information function when appropriate. Build and cultivate working relationships across internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs colleagues, Clinical Operations, HEOR, R&D, Medical Information and Commercial Operations) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements. Work efficiently and balance all work to enhance performance and execute on local medical strategies within planned timelines. Participate in committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership. 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. Generate and communicate actionable medical insights from stakeholder engagements to inform medical strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional planning. Coordinate pipelines launch projects and medical initiatives. Leads the development of patient support program in partnership with the brand team for priority products and new launches to improve access and optimize patient treatment. • Ensure consistency and efficiency of PSP framework / infrastructure and oversight PSP project management. Provide medical governance and ensure compliance with SOPs, GCP and ICH as well as with legal and ethical standards, including RMPs and PSPs. Knowledge & Experience: Biomedical, Scientific University education ideally to post-graduate degree level e.g. MSc, PhD, MD, PharmD At least 5 years of experience with a proven track record as a medical department professional in a previous company • Ideally proven experience and successful track record similar role Experience in delivery of scientific presentations and development of relationships with Thought Leaders is strongly preferred Knowledge in data analysis and statistics for purpose of understanding clinical study results Experience in creation and implementation of local medical plans and expenses budget management Experience with management of clinical studies, regulatory and pharmacovigilance (advantage). Medical/paramedical Practice or Research career (hospital and/or hospital related, university research, pharmaceutical industry research or medical affairs – advantage) Good presentation skill Knowledge of Oncology customer segments and market dynamics Demonstrated expertise in brand strategic planning, scientific content discussion to multiple audiences Understanding of clinical research Excellent project management ability Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment Language: Expert/fluent communicator in Japanese and excellent knowledge of written and spoken scientific English Ability to travel based on size of geography and business needs. Customer-facing interactions (e.g., engagements with Thought Leaders, investigators, and healthcare professionals) may represent up to approximately 40% of the role. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CT1 We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.