Medical Advisor Neuroscience

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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 https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

Summary & Purpose of the Position

Under the direction of the Medical Director/Medical TA Lead, the Medical Advisor acts as the first point of contact for any medical activity related to her/his product/ area of responsibility including undertaking studies, scientific liaison, medical information and other project activities in accordance with Ipsen SOPs and International Codes of Practice. 

The Medical Advisor provides non-promotional, high level scientific, medical and technical support to Ipsen’s external (Health Care Professionals, Patient Organizations) and internal customers at office or field levels, he/she also provides significant cross-functional medical input to local commercial and market access colleagues.

Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

Provide medical in-field activities and brand support:

• Have a strong external focus
• Ensure execution of planned medical in-field activities aligned with the Brand strategy
• Identify and build relationships with National, Regional and Local Thought Leaders (TLs)
• Organize Advisory Boards within the strategy and plan from the brand team with the approval and support of the Medical team and Country/Cluster teams
• Undertake publication planning, slide-deck development and internal training initiatives as prioritized
• Assist in the development, review and approval of scientific and clinical content of relevant promotional and non-promotional materials and activities
• Provide field-based medical support to the Company's scientific research programs as required
• Contribute to the design and execution of studies through setting up or supporting local studies or support of Specialty Franchise studies as appropriate, in line with Ipsen SOPs and International Guidelines to ensure successful completion of the studies and their publication. Where required, provide budget control and accountability of these programs
• Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence from multiple sources
• Provide out of hours medical cover as required
• Provide technical / medical support to Local Regulatory Affairs as required
• Undertake other departmental tasks and provide support as required

Develop and Maintain knowledge on area of responsibility:

• Be the topic expert in the assigned TA/region
• Support Health Care Professionals (HCPs), including TLs, in line with Ipsen strategy. Support HCPs by reactively (and proactively where appropriate) provide them with and discuss scientific and clinical data. Follow up as needed on actionable insights. Support knowledge on individual funding where needed
• Track and manage evolving evidence base in areas critical for the organization. Ensure this is communicated to the appropriate Ipsen personnel
• Set-up and maintain collaboration with the relevant Patient Organizations, in line with local Ipsen strategy
• Attend appropriate scientific congresses to interact with HCPs, develop knowledge in relevant therapy areas and to produce congress summaries for dissemination to HCPs as prioritized by BT
• Support the dissemination of product and disease area knowledge across Ipsen in accordance with business priorities
• Undertake regular communication of best practice and facilitation of knowledge sharing cross functionally and across geographies

Provide scientific information and support:

• Contribute to and support the clear articulation of a compelling brand strategy for her/his product/area of responsibility across Ipsen marketing, sales and medical functions
• Assist in and/or lead the organization and scientific support of key external Nordic, National and Regional events e.g. satellite symposia and scientific events etc
• Deliver lectures on scientific, clinical and technical topics in the designated Therapeutic Area, spontaneously requested, ensuring appropriate approval in relevant systems
• In close co-ordination with existing medical information resources, respond professionally and quickly to documented unsolicited requests from the field and external stakeholders for clinical information and data in relation to product / disease specific questions including, pre-launch communication, on-label or off-label use or any Ipsen’s research programs

Provide strategic input and medical leadership

• In collaboration with the Medical TA Lead, contribute to the medical strategy and medical plan in the assigned TA. Align within the BT and field cross functional team regarding the medical activities as prioritized in the overall Brand Plan
• Be a proactive member of the affiliate medical team and contribute to a performance-oriented, customer-focused environment through sharing of knowledge, engage in discussions, contribute to increase knowledge level of the full team

Compliance & governance:

• Ensure that scientific support is informed, balanced, current, and complies with the spirit and letter of EFPIA codes, National guidelines or regulatory rules and Ipsen SOPs.  This includes, but is not restricted to, maintaining high professional standards of conduct, in line with Ipsen Company Standard Operating Procedures, with a duty of care to the reputation of the company.
• Demonstrated capacity to build strong relationships across functions and to work closely with all people across the business

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• Degree in Medicine or other Master within a life science education
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a prior field based Medical Affairs role from pharmaceutical Industry or biotechnology companies in Specialty Care business
• Demonstrated business mindset and understanding of the pharmaceutical environment, including the ability to connect medical activities to broader healthcare and business objectives
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to influence, prioritize, and drive execution in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

• PhD or other research experience
• Experience in neuroscience and/or migraine would be an advantage

Language(s) (essential):

• Fluent in one Nordic language
• Fluent in English

Ideal candidate should be based in Denmark/Norway near an international airport.

Field presence up to 40% time.

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