Medical Science Liaison, Tri-State (NJ, PA, NY)

Ipsen Pharma - Berkeley Heights, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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About the position

The Neuroscience Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals is a doctorate-educated professional responsible for executing field-based medical and scientific initiatives in the neuroscience therapeutic area. The MSL facilitates exchanges with Investigators, Thought Leaders (TLs), and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) to align interests, discuss research, and support clinical trial efforts. This role requires deep scientific expertise in neuroscience disease management and involves collaboration with various internal teams to meet the scientific and technical needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep scientific expertise on Ipsen's neuroscience molecules/products and therapeutic area to exchange relevant information and insights with TLs within a region.
• 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 US Medical Affairs Team during scientific conferences, continuing medical educational events, and medical meetings.
• Gather data 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 support 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 enrollment, and feedback regarding operational management to ensure optimal site selection and performance.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information associated with Ipsen products and disease state area.
• Build and cultivate working relationships across internal stakeholders while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Work efficiently and balance all work to enhance performance and execute local medical strategies within planned timelines.
• Participate on 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.

Requirements

• Doctoral level in the sciences required (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, DPT, Nursing or equivalent).
• 3-5 years related work experience.
• Minimum 2 years Neurology, Physiatry, or Neurorehabilitation MSL experience preferred.
• Previous experience with product launches and life cycle management.
• Excellent planning, presentation, written and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain credible and scientific relationships with top experts in the field.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to function on a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated expertise in ability to synthesize and communicate medical information clearly.
• Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications.
• Knowledge of Neurology and Physiatry customer segments and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
• Fundamental understanding of clinical research.
• Excellent project management ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with product launches and life cycle management.