Ipsen Biopharm Ltd Posted May 26, 2026

Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs – Neurosciences (Migraine Lead)

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

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About this opportunity

Title:

Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs – Neurosciences (Migraine Lead)

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 Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs leads the global medical strategy for Ipsen’s Neurosciences portfolio with a primary focus on the launch and lifecycle management of the Migraine indication.

You will provide senior medical leadership, scientific expertise and strategic direction to ensure successful product launch, evidence generation and external engagement.  And serve as the principal medical expert for Migraine, shaping Ipsen’s position in the therapeutic area and driving cross-functional alignment to achieve business and patient outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

Medical Strategy & Evidence Generation

Lead the development and execution of the global medical strategy for Migraine, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and launch excellence.

Oversee the design and implementation of clinical and real-world evidence generation plans specific to Migraine, including pivotal trials, registries, and investigator-initiated/sponsored studies.

Ensure robust scientific communication of Migraine data to internal and external stakeholders.

 

Cross-Functional Leadership

Chair cross-functional launch teams for Migraine, collaborating with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, and R&D.

Drive the development of medical education, publication planning, and KOL engagement strategies tailored to Migraine.

 

External Engagement & Thought Leadership

Represent Ipsen at international Migraine congresses, advisory boards, and scientific forums.

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with global Migraine experts, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups.

 

Lifecycle Management & Launch Excellence

Provide senior medical input into lifecycle management and post-launch activities for Migraine.

Anticipate and address emerging scientific, clinical, and market trends in Migraine.

Qualifications

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

Extensive experience in medical affairs, with a proven track record in global product launches (preferably in

Migraine or neurology).

Deep understanding of Migraine pathophysiology, treatment landscape, and unmet needs.

Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Strong network with Migraine KOLs and scientific societies.

Experience in real-world evidence generation and health economics for Migraine

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
Neuroscience
Location
London (UK), United Kingdom
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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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.

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Peer group range $163,125 – $392,100 (median $260,974)

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Seniority mix

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