Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. Posted September 2, 2026

Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Cambridge (US), United States Full time
Medical Affairs Associate Director
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About this opportunity

Title:

Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

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:

WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Senior Medical Director for Neurosciences, the Associate Director, Medical Affairs, will critically support and oversee select medical affairs activities related to the Migraine portfolio.

In close partnership with the Migraine Medical Director the Associate Director will contribute to the U.S. medical strategy for Dysport and support execution of overall medical plans for Migraine. Key responsibilities will include supporting the execution of US-based studies, planning and executing advisory boards, reviewing educational grants, and scientific communications including posters, publications, and congresses activities in close partnership with the Publication and Medical Communications teams.

This role will also be responsible for assessing investigator sponsored study (ISS) requests in collaboration with our local and Global Medical teams. The candidate will work closely with the relevant Global and US Training & Insights teams to ensure we provide relevant internal training to our teams. The role will also partner closely with the US and Global Medical Information teams to ensure Medical Information Response documents remain accurate and up to date and may include responsibility for the medical review of both nonpromotional and promotional materials. Key internal partners include all Medical Affairs subfunctions, Commercial teams, and Global Medical colleagues.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

Contribute to develop and implement medical strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.

Serve as subject matter expert (SME), on medical and/or disease area and asset cross-functional committees, as appropriate.

Support clinical research projects, including the design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials.

Contribute to the development of content for external medical education programs where applicable.

Contribute to and lead advisory board planning and execution activities as assigned.

As a SME, the candidate will be responsible for training internal Medical and cross-functional partners on disease area and Ipsen product content

Review and approval of promotional and medical materials in PRC and MRC, as needed

Support the planning, execution and budget oversight of medical activities

Provide medical input and oversee budgets for clinical grants and medical education support activities, in coordination with the Grants Manager.

In collaboration with the Medical Communications Director, lead the development high-quality scientific and educational materials (e.g. MSL slide decks, FAQs, medical objection handler, advisory board content)

Contribute to the U.S. scientific publication plan

Attend relevant congresses to engage in scientific exchange and provide congress coverage

HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

5+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, primarily within Medical Affairs, with additional exposure to clinical trials and/or research experience is a plus.

Ability to interact with cross-functional teams

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex medical information to diverse audiences.

Project Management: Strong project management skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely completion

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

Experience in Neuroscience, especially Migraine is preferred

Launching new product/indication is a plus

Experience in advisory boards/presenting and publishing scientific information/planning & execution.

Education / Certifications (essential):

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD preferred)

Language(s) (essential):

Fluent in English

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. conducts background screening, reference checks, and drug testing as part of its pre-employment screening process. This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.  The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned.

All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values.

The annual base salary range for this position is $180,000-$250,000.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program as well as our long-term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.

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. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job details

Seniority
Associate Director
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Cambridge (US), United States
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 388 comparable Associate Director Medical Affairs roles across 93 biopharma companies.

388Comparable roles tracked
337Currently active
93Companies hiring similar roles
36Countries represented

Salary context

110 of 388 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 $180,000/yr – $250,000/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Clinical Research Associate I · Pfizer $82,700/yr – $137,900/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader, Bladder · Johnson & Johnson $196,000/yr – $342,700/yr
Peer group range $110,300 – $269,350 (median $198,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 388 comparable roles

United States161
Japan30
Germany25
China22
India22
China's Mainland22

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Seniority mix

388 of 388 peers have a known seniority level

Senior169
Manager149
Associate Director70

Therapeutic area mix

118 of 388 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology41
Dermatology & Aesthetics16
Immunology11
Neuroscience10
Rare Disease9
Cardiovascular / CVRM9
Gastroenterology8
Vaccines & Infectious Disease7
Respiratory6
Ophthalmology1

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