Global Medical Director Migraine

Ipsen; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen seeks a Global Medical Affairs Director, Neurosciences (Migraine) to drive medical strategy, evidence generation, and global trial oversight. You will lead cross-functional teams across Medical Affairs, Brand, and Market Access, providing scientific input and ensuring alignment with the Medical Plan.

Ideal candidates will have extensive neuroscience medical affairs experience, strong KOL networks, and a proven ability to manage global trials and real-world evidence programs within a

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD) or advanced degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Extensive experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Proven track record in managing global medical affairs activities and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and compliance.
• Experience in developing and implementing medical strategies and evidence generation plans.
• Experience in neuroscience or related therapeutic areas.
• Strong network with KOLs and scientific societies.
• Experience in conducting and managing global clinical trials.
• Knowledge of real-world evidence generation and health economics.
• English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design and execution of medical projects to generate insights and address needs.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Brand, and Market Access to align on strategy.
• Represent Ipsen at scientific meetings and engage with healthcare professionals.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders and investigators.
• Attend major conferences, coordinate Medical Affairs activities, and present externally.
• Provide input into lifecycle management initiatives and strategic goals.

Skills

Medical affairs leadership

Global project leadership

KOL engagement

Clinical development knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Evidence generation

Neuroscience experience

Global clinical trials

Health economics awareness

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Advanced degree in neuroscience or related field

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 Global Medical Affairs Director, Neurosciences (Migraine) supports the Global Brand Plan, product development and lifecycle management, in driving late-stage projects and global trials, coordinating local ones and providing medical guidance and expertise across organization and externally.

Main Responsibilities

• Medical Strategy & Evidence Generation: Lead the design and execution of strategic projects to generate scientific insights and address commercial, clinical, or data-related needs. Support the development of clinical and real-world evidence through clinical trials, database analyses, and investigator-initiated studies.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams across Medical Affairs, Brand, and Market Access to provide scientific input and align on product strategy. Contribute to publication planning, speaker training programs, advisory boards, and the development of field medical resources.


• Scientific Communication & External Engagement: Represent the company at scientific meetings and conferences, engaging with healthcare professionals, medical societies, and regulatory bodies. Maintain regular communication with the external medical community to stay informed on field developments and provide expert guidance.


• Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement: Establish and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and clinical investigators to support scientific exchange and strategic alignment with the Medical Plan.


• Conference Participation: Attend major medical conferences, coordinate Medical Affairs activities, and deliver presentations to external audiences as needed.


• Lifecycle Management Support: Provide expert medical input into product lifecycle management (LCM) initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.

Qualifications

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


• Extensive experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.


• Proven track record in managing global medical affairs activities and leading cross-functional teams.


• Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and compliance.


• Experience in developing and implementing medical strategies and evidence generation plans.


• Experience in the field of neurosciences or related therapeutic areas.


• Strong network and relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific societies.


• Experience in conducting and managing global clinical trials.


• Knowledge of real-world evidence generation and health economics.


• 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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