Pediatric Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison - West Territory

Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific medical expert within Ipsen’s U.S. Medical Affairs Rare Disease team. This role is responsible for engaging with national and regional Thought Leaders (TLs), Investigators, and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) to exchange scientific insights, support clinical research, and facilitate clinical trial efforts and Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISS). The MSL delivers non-promotional, evidence-based information on Ipsen’s marketed and pipeline therapies, aims to improve understanding of disease states and patient/physician journeys, and enhances Ipsen’s products and competitive landscape understanding to improve patient outcomes.

The MSL collaborates with Ipsen colleagues across U.S. Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial to address scientific and technical needs. The role adheres to internal standard processes and complies with regulatory and compliance requirements while maintaining disease state management, emerging therapies, and evolving treatment landscape expertise. This field-based position covers the West Territory (Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii) with a mix of live and virtual channels.

Eligible 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 Ipsen products and the therapeutic area, including the competitive landscape and gaps in patient care.
• Engage in ongoing scientific exchange about 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 and procedures.
• Represent Ipsen and the U.S. Medical Affairs Team during scientific conferences, continuing medical education events, and medical meetings.
• Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator-sponsored studies (ISS) and support ISS submissions, initiation, and closure through appropriate internal processes, as needed.
• Lead the development and implementation of a regional territory plan.
• Train and facilitate speakers on Ipsen’s products.

Essential:

• 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.
• Ability to develop and maintain credible scientific relationships with top experts in the field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function on a cross-functional team.
• Ability to synthesize and clearly communicate medical information.
• Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content to multiple audiences.
• Fundamental understanding of clinical research and excellent project management ability.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment and strong leadership capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to travel (50-70%) based on geography size.
• Work efficiently to enhance performance and execute local medical strategies within planned timelines.
• Engage in continuous independent learning within the therapeutic area and participate in upskilling programs related to Ipsen molecules, products, disease states, and relevant business topics.
• Differentiate Ipsen as a valued scientific partner…