Ipsen Biopharm Ltd Posted March 31, 2026

Global Medical Director Migraine

London (UK), France Full time
Medical Affairs Director

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About this opportunity

Title:

Global Medical Director Migraine

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

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:

Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company?

Ipsen is a growing global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care. We aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life, providing effective therapeutic solutions for unmet medical needs through differentiated and innovative medicines in Oncology, Neurosciences, and Rare Diseases.

Why Ipsen?

Patient-Focused: The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and improving their outcomes is the deliverable of every strategy.

Employee Care: We care for our employees, who are the ambassadors making a real difference.

Bold Leadership: We attract and develop bold, agile, entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions.

Growth Opportunities: We offer a wealth of fulfilling challenges and growth opportunities in a fast-moving, game-changing organization.

About the Role

The Global Medical Affairs Director, Neurosciences (Migraine) supports the Global Brand Plan, product development and lifecycle management, in driving late-stage projects and global trials, coordinating local ones and providing medical guidance and expertise across organization and externally.

Main Responsibilities

Medical Strategy & Evidence Generation

Lead the design and execution of strategic projects to generate scientific insights and address commercial, clinical, or data-related needs.

Support the development of clinical and real-world evidence through clinical trials, database analyses, and investigator-initiated studies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with internal teams across Medical Affairs, Brand, and Market Access to provide scientific input and align on product strategy.

Contribute to publication planning, speaker training programs, advisory boards, and the development of field medical resources.

Scientific Communication & External Engagement

Represent the company at scientific meetings and conferences, engaging with healthcare professionals, medical societies, and regulatory bodies.

Maintain regular communication with the external medical community to stay informed on field developments and provide expert guidance.

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement

Establish and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and clinical investigators to support scientific exchange and strategic alignment with the Medical Plan.

Conference Participation

Attend major medical conferences, coordinate Medical Affairs activities, and deliver presentations to external audiences as needed.

Lifecycle Management Support

Provide expert medical input into product lifecycle management (LCM) initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.

Qualifications

Medical degree (MD) or advanced degree in a relevant scientific field (PhD, PharmD).

Extensive experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

Proven track record in managing global medical affairs activities and leading cross-functional teams.

Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and compliance.

Experience in developing and implementing medical strategies and evidence generation plans.

Experience in the field of neurosciences or related therapeutic areas.

Strong network and relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific societies.

Experience in conducting and managing global clinical trials.

Knowledge of real-world evidence generation and health economics.

English fluency

If you feel that this could be the right next step for you, we would be delighted to engage with your application.

Ipsen is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. If you feel that this could be the right next step for you, we would be delighted to engage with your application.

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We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.

Job details

Seniority
Director
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
London (UK), France
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 237 comparable Director Medical Affairs roles across 44 biopharma companies.

237Comparable roles tracked
224Currently active
44Companies hiring similar roles
19Countries represented

Salary context

124 of 237 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Peer group range $163,125 – $392,100 (median $260,974)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 237 comparable roles

United States176
United Kingdom17
China's Mainland8
Japan7
Switzerland6
Spain3

+ 13 more countries

Seniority mix

237 of 237 peers have a known seniority level

Director207
Senior Director24
Principal6

Therapeutic area mix

113 of 237 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology46
Immunology17
Neuroscience15
Respiratory9
Dermatology & Aesthetics8
Rare Disease7
Cardiovascular / CVRM7
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Ophthalmology1
Gastroenterology1

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