Junior Medical Science Liaison | Rare Diseases

Ipsen; Bogotá ciudad; Híbrido; COP 27.900.000 - 55.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ipsen Colombia S.A.S is seeking a Junior Medical Science Liaison to join our Medical Affairs team in Colombia on a temporary 3-month contract. The role is hybrid and field-based, offering early-career professionals a solid foundation in medical affairs within a global biopharmaceutical company.

As a scientific partner to healthcare professionals, you will support non-promotional medical activities, stay current with literature, and help execute medical plans while collaborating with Medical,

Formación

• Must hold a Medicine degree.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate clinical data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders.
• Communicate medical and scientific information in a fair, balanced, and compliant manner.
• Support advisory boards, congress activities, and other medical events as appropriate.
• Gather field insights to support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to medical plans.

Conocimientos

Spanish

English

Educación

Medicine degree

Descripción del empleo

Title:

Junior Medical Science Liaison | Rare Diseases

Company:

Ipsen Colombia S.A.S

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:

Temporary Position (3 Months) | Location: Bogotá, Colombia

About Ipsen

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving patients' lives through innovation and scientific excellence. As a global biopharmaceutical company, we focus on delivering transformative medicines and fostering meaningful partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. Guided by our values and patient-centric mindset, we empower our teams to make a lasting impact on patients, healthcare professionals, and society.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Junior Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs team in Colombia on a temporary 3-month contract. This is a hybrid, field-based role offering an excellent opportunity for an early-career medical affairs professional to gain valuable experience within a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

The MSL will serve as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals and key stakeholders, supporting non-promotional medical and scientific activities across Ipsen's therapeutic areas. The role will contribute to scientific exchange, insight generation, medical education initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to support the objectives of the Medical Affairs organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, key thought leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the communication of medical and scientific information in a fair, balanced, and compliant manner.
• Facilitate scientific exchange and educational activities aligned with Medical Affairs priorities.
• Gather and communicate field insights to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and execution of medical plans and scientific initiatives.
• Support advisory boards, congress activities, and other medical events as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of scientific literature, clinical developments, and therapeutic area trends.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Medical, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial colleagues.
• Ensure timely documentation of activities and compliance with Ipsen policies, SOPs, and local regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• Degree in Medicine.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Strong scientific aptitude and ability to interpret and communicate clinical data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a matrix organization.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Patient-focused mindset and commitment to ethical conduct.

Preferred

• Previous experience (6-12 months) in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry, or a Medical Scientific Liaison role.
• Postgraduate education (MSc, PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent).
• Experience engaging with healthcare professionals and scientific stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

We are searching for a candidate who demonstrates:

• Scientific curiosity and learning agility
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Effective communication and presentation abilities
• Collaboration across functions and teams
• Integrity, transparency, and trust-building
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for patients

Why Join Ipsen?

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful scientific initiatives.
• Exposure to a dynamic and collaborative Medical Affairs environment.
• Experience with a leading global biopharmaceutical organization.
• Development of valuable stakeholder engagement and scientific communication skills.
• Inclusive culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and patient impact.

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.