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

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!

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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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