Ipsen Ltd Posted July 27, 2026

Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience

London (UK), United Kingdom Full time
Medical Affairs Neuroscience

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About this opportunity

Title:

Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience

Company:

Ipsen 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:

UK – Field Based (UK Wide Territory)

Medical Affairs | Ipsen

At Ipsen, we are driven by a shared purpose: to improve patients’ lives through innovative medicines . We are now seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our UK & Ireland Medical Affairs team, supporting our growing Neuroscience portfolio.

This is a field‑based role offering the opportunity to engage in meaningful, non‑promotional scientific exchange and to help shape medical strategy through insights, education, and evidence generation.

The Role

As a Medical Science Liaison, you will act as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals and Thought Leaders (TLs), delivering high‑quality medical engagement across your assigned territory, with a predominant focus on the London and Greater London region. Working closely with UK & Ireland and Global teams, you will contribute to medical strategy, support evidence generation, and ensure Ipsen’s scientific reputation for excellence, integrity, and compliance.

All activities are conducted in line with Ipsen policies, SOPs, the ABPI Code, and local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Exchange & External Engagement

Build and maintain peer‑to‑peer scientific relationships with Thought Leaders, HCPs, and medical experts

Develop and execute territory‑level stakeholder engagement plans aligned to therapy and business needs

Deliver fair, balanced, and compliant scientific exchange on disease areas, approved products, and pipeline assets

Capture, document, and communicate high‑quality medical insights

Medical Education & Scientific Communication

Deliver scientific and educational presentations (reactive and proactive)

Support and organise advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific exchange forums

Contribute to medical education initiatives, publications, posters, abstracts, and manuscripts

Evidence Generation & Clinical Support

Coordinate unsolicited Investigator‑Sponsored Studies (ISS) from concept to publication

Support company‑sponsored studies, post‑marketing research, registries, and real‑world evidence projects

Engage investigators and support site feasibility assessments and scientific discussions

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Contribute to the UK & Ireland Annual Medical Plan

Provide scientific expertise to Commercial and Market Access colleagues while maintaining clear non‑promotional boundaries

Participate in Integrated Brand Teams and regional account planning

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with Ipsen SOPs, pharmacovigilance requirements, and ABPI Code

Timely reporting of adverse events and product quality complaints

Accurate documentation of all activities in Ipsen systems

About You

Essential

Demonstrated experience as a Medical Science Liaison

Strong scientific knowledge enabling credible, non‑promotional engagement

Experience within Medical Affairs, clinical research, or related scientific roles

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong understanding of pharma compliance and medical governance

Degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline

Fluent written and spoken English (scientific English)

Desirable

Experience within a pharmaceutical medical department

Neuroscience therapeutic area experience

Experience with clinical trial data interpretation and real‑world evidence

Advanced scientific or medical degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD, MBA or equivalent)

ABPI Code accreditation

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
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Neuroscience
Location
London (UK), United Kingdom
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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We currently track 1180 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 148 biopharma companies.

1180Comparable roles tracked
1108Currently active
148Companies hiring similar roles
67Countries represented

Salary context

256 of 1180 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Peer group range $86,320 – $440,300 (median $232,750)

Where these roles are based

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United States506
Japan79
China's Mainland78
China72
India41
Germany41

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Seniority mix

684 of 1180 peers have a known seniority level

Director208
Manager156
Senior143
Associate68
Associate Director59
Senior Director24
Executive/VP19
Principal6
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc1

Therapeutic area mix

428 of 1180 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology152
Immunology73
Neuroscience44
Rare Disease37
Cardiovascular / CVRM37
Dermatology & Aesthetics31
Respiratory24
Vaccines & Infectious Disease15
Gastroenterology11
Ophthalmology4

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