Medical Science Liaison

Ipsen; Kista; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Sweden seeks a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our affiliate medical department in a field-based role. You will support medical and scientific initiatives on a non-promotional basis, collaborating with the medical unit to meet objectives and drive the scientific plan.

You will cultivate professional relationships with Thought Leaders, HCPs, and formulary decision makers, facilitate educational activities for physicians, and ensure alignment with SOPs while traveling within the

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life science or MD required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• PhD or other research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve communication of medical and educational objectives set for Rare disease products within IPSEN’s national strategy.
• Develop, maintain and support relationships with internal and external customers (TLs, HCPs, formulary decision makers).
• Facilitate informational, educational, and research activities for physicians and healthcare professionals regarding IPSEN’s current pipeline therapies.
• Ensure scientific and technical needs of medical affairs and commercial teams are identified and met with colleagues.

Education

Advanced degree in life science or MD

PhD or other research experience

Job description

Summary & Purpose Of The Position

The MSL is a member of the affiliate medical department. He/she is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise who is responsible for supporting, on a non-promotional basis, medical and scientific initiatives. The MSL works in coordination with the rest of the medical unit to meet the medical department objectives. He/she participates in the identification of local opportunities, using his/her network of contacts, knowledge of Rare Liver Disease and health characteristics of the population in each area. Consequently, the MSL has responsibility in the development and implementation of the scientific activities and clinical plan.

Summary & Purpose Of The Position

The MSL is a member of the affiliate medical department. He/she is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise who is responsible for supporting, on a non-promotional basis, medical and scientific initiatives. The MSL works in coordination with the rest of the medical unit to meet the medical department objectives. He/she participates in the identification of local opportunities, using his/her network of contacts, knowledge of Rare Liver Disease and health characteristics of the population in each area. Consequently, the MSL has responsibility in the development and implementation of the scientific activities and clinical plan.

The MSL Will

• Achieve the communication of medical and educational objectives set for the assigned products/indications (Rare disease), within the framework of IPSEN’s national strategy.
• Develop, maintain and support professional relationships with internal and external customers (e.g., Thought Leaders [TL], Health Care Professionals [HCPs], and Formulary Decision Makers)
• Facilitate informational, educational, and research activities for physicians and ancillary healthcare professionals regarding IPSEN’s current pipeline therapies.
• Ensure that the scientific and technical needs of medical affairs and commercial teams are identified and met working closely with other IPSEN colleagues.
• Document these activities accurately and promptly, in compliance with all applicable regulations and SOPs.

Knowledge & Experience (essential)

• Advanced degree in life science or medical graduate (MD)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry,

Knowledge & Experience (preferred)

• PhD or other research experience
• Ideally proved experience and successful track record as an MSL or medical departments professional in a previous company
• Scientific and or clinical experience in the Rare Disease Field and/or Hepatology field

Language(s) (essential)

• Fluent in Swedish
• Fluent in English

Specific To The Position

• The position is field-based and regular travel will be required within an assigned geography as well as regular meetings at head office in Kista
• Must be able to behave in a consistent manner with the Ipsen Code of Conduct and Action Principles
• Must have a valid Drivers’ Licence
• Must be willing to travel and work outside ordinary hours