MSL Lead – UK & Ireland

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is looking for an experienced MSL Lead to join their UK & Ireland Medical Affairs team. You will play a critical role in driving field medical excellence, leading MSLs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should possess extensive field-based MSL experience, strong leadership, and insights generation skills. This field-based role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the organization.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Extensive field‑based MSL experience with proven success.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Deep knowledge of ABPI Code and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement ways of working for MSLs.
• Lead matrix tracking, insights generation, and action planning.
• Engage with KOLs for high‑level scientific exchange.
• Drive coaching and capability building through workshops.

Skills

Field-based MSL experience

Leadership skills

Coaching skills

Insights generation

Strategic planning

Knowledge of ABPI Code

Education

Life Science graduate with higher degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc, MBA)

Job description

Title: MSL Lead – UK & Ireland

Company: Ipsen 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

Location: Field Based
Division: Medical Affairs

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving patients’ lives through innovation in specialty care. We are seeking an experienced MSL Lead to join our UK & Ireland Medical Affairs team and play a pivotal role in shaping field medical excellence.

About the Role

As the MSL Lead, you will be a senior field‑based medical leader reporting to the Country Medical Director and forming part of the UK & Ireland Medical Leadership Team. You will drive field medical excellence, capability building, and best practices across therapy areas, while ensuring alignment with global standards. This role combines strategic leadership with selective external engagement and collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

What You’ll Do

• Define and implement ways of working for MSLs, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Lead matrix tracking, insights generation, and action planning, translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Act as the UK & Ireland liaison with Global Medical Excellence, sharing and implementing best practices.
• Selectively engage with KOLs across therapy areas for high‑level scientific exchange.
• Drive coaching and capability building through workshops and role‑play sessions.
• Support pre‑launch and post‑launch activities, including therapy area mapping and clinician tiering.
• Ensure compliance with ABPI Code, Ipsen policies, and all relevant regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Life Science graduate with higher degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc, MBA or similar).
• Experience:
  • Extensive field‑based MSL experience with proven success.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and influencing skills.
  • Expertise in insights generation and strategic action planning.
  • Deep knowledge of ABPI Code and compliance requirements.
• Preferred: Experience in neuroscience, rare disease, or oncology; team or matrix management experience.

Why Join Ipsen?

• Be part of a patient‑focused, innovative organization that values collaboration and excellence.
• Lead initiatives that shape the future of medical engagement and capability building.
• Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Travel: Up to 50%

Working Model: Field Based

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help us advance medical excellence across UK & Ireland.

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