Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

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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 athttps://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news onLinkedInandInstagram.

Job Description:

Ipsen’s Field Medical team enhances the understanding of the scientific and clinical impact of marketed and pipeline products. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a professional with scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise responsible for executing field-based medical and scientific initiatives.

The primary responsibility of the role is to facilitate mutual exchange with Thought Leaders (TLs), Healthcare Providers (HCPs), and investigators to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and to facilitate clinical trial efforts. The MSL is expected to build and maintain subject matter expertise in disease state management, Ipsen marketed and pipeline therapies, and the competitive landscape. This is a field-based position covering Taiwan.

The MSL will work closely with other Ipsen personnel to ensure the scientific and technical needs of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and Commercial colleagues are identified and met. This role will also work with cross functional teams on business planning, special projects (including local studies), and strategic development to support Medical Affairs goals and objectives.

All MSL activities will adhere to internal standard processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities of MSL include, but are not limited to the following:

• DemonstratedeepscientificexpertiseonIpsen’sproducts,therapeuticareaandexchange relevant information and insights with TLs within the territory
• Build, cultivate and maintain a focused group ofTLs to ensure understandingofevolvinghealthcaretrendsacrosstherelevanttherapeuticarea.
• Respondtoonandoff-labelquestionswithintegrity,compliance,andadherencetolegal, regulatory, and Ipsen guidelines, policiesand procedures.
• RepresentIpsenandtheMedicalAffairsTeamduringscientificconferences,continuingmedical educational events, and medical meetings.
• Gatherdataandgeneratescientificinsightsfromstakeholderinteractionsandprovide feedback to the organization using appropriate tools.
• CapturescientificinsightsthatdeepenIpsen’sunderstandingoftheneedsofTLs,HCPs and patientsand share with internal stakeholders on a regular basis during brand planning and strategy development.
• Respondtounsolicitedrequestsregardinginterestininvestigatorsponsoredstudies(ISS),andsupportISSsubmissionthroughappropriateinternalprocesses.
• Collaborate with regional Clinical Operations Lead andlocal Medical Affairsteam to ensure study milestones are met and study activities and documentation are properly recordedusing appropriate tools.
• As needed, provide support for Company Sponsored Studies (CSS) fromreal-world studies toPhase I-IV studies, including investigator/site identification,siteinitiationvisits,educationtosupport enrolment,andfeedbackregarding operational management to ensure optimal site selection and performance.
• RespondtounsolicitedrequestsformedicalinformationassociatedwithIpsenproductsandrelevantdisease areas.
• Buildandcultivateworkingrelationshipsacrossinternalstakeholders(MedicalAffairscolleagues, Clinical Operations, HEOR, R&D, Medical Information and Commercial Operations) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements
• Workefficientlyandbalanceallworktoenhanceperformanceandexecuteonlocalmedical strategies within planned timelines.
• Participateincommitteesorprojectteamsthatsupportfield medicalstrategiesandtacticsasdelegated by MSL leadership.
• EngageincontinuousindependentlearningwithinthetherapeuticareaandactivelyattendandparticipateinupskillingprogramsrelatedtoIpsenmolecules,products,diseasestatesand relevant business topics.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Relevant experience in the pharma industry (e.g. Pharma intern) or relevant clinical practice (e.g. practicing physician or clinical pharmacist)
• Successful track record as an MSL or medical department professional in the pharma industry is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both in English and Mandarin; Able to communicate medical scientific information effectively with various types of audience (including HCPs).
• Excellent project management skills to delivery key project milestones within required timeframe.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical studies or database research
• Familiarity with electronic medical records or healthcare databases

Education / Certifications:

• Biomedical, Scientific University education, ideally with a postgraduate degree such as Master’s (MSc), PhD, MD, or PharmD

Language(s):

• Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin
• Conversational-level spoken Cantonese is a plus

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