Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Title:

Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Company:

Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

 

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:

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:

• Demonstrate deep scientific expertise on Ipsen’s products, therapeutic area and exchange relevant information and insights with TLs within the territory
• Build, cultivate and maintain a focused group of TLs to ensure understanding of evolving healthcare trends across the relevant therapeutic area.
• 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 Medical Affairs Team during scientific conferences, continuing medical educational events, and medical meetings.
• Gather data and generate scientific insights from stakeholder interactions and provide feedback to the organization using appropriate tools.
• Capture scientific insights that deepen Ipsen’s understanding of the needs of TLs, HCPs and patients and share with internal stakeholders on a regular basis during brand planning and strategy development.
• Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS), and support ISS submission through appropriate internal processes.
• Collaborate with regional Clinical Operations Lead and local Medical Affairs team to ensure study milestones are met and study activities and documentation are properly recorded using appropriate tools.
• As needed, provide support for Company Sponsored Studies (CSS) from real-world studies to Phase I-IV studies, including investigator/site identification, site initiation visits, education to support enrolment, and feedback regarding operational management to ensure optimal site selection and performance.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information associated with Ipsen products and relevant disease areas.
• 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 field medical 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.

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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