Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Houston

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Discretionary winter shutdown

Well-being allowance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. seeks a Senior Clinical Science Specialist for Rare Disease / Liver in the Houston area.

You will lead complex accounts, engage diverse stakeholders, and leverage data to drive strategic outcomes, shaping market access and patient care in hepatology-focused rare diseases. The role requires eight years in life sciences with at least five years in rare or specialty areas and three years in specialty biopharma sales.

Qualifications

• Eight years life-sciences experience, including rare or specialty areas and three years in specialty biopharma sales.
• Fluent in English and strong communication skills.
• Experience navigating payer and clinical landscapes in rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed objectives for assigned brands.
• Manage complex accounts and multi-stakeholder networks including hospitals.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers while following Ipsen policies.
• Engage in in-depth physician discussions based on approved resources and messages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve customer needs.
• Review market and customer data to support strategic planning.
• Maintain daily call reporting and efficient resource utilization.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Commercial acumen

Account leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BA/BS required

MBA / MSc / Nursing a plus

Job description

Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Houston

Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

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

The Senior Clinical Science Specialist is an advanced team member who demonstrates strong clinical expertise, commercial acumen, and account leadership. This role manages complex accounts, engages diverse stakeholders, and leverages data to drive strategic decisions and outcomes. Senior CSS consistently perform at a high level, with fluent capabilities and growing mastery in key areas. This role will be responsible for the Houston, TX territory which includes Houston proper and surrounding area, as south as Galveston, as east as Jasper/Kirbyville, and as north as Corrigan.

Main Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed objectives associated with assigned brands.
• These may include sales, share, and other quantitative and qualitative KPIs as determined in a periodic basis
• Effectively and professionally navigate through complex multi‑stakeholder organizations including integrated networks, hospitals and healthcare communities
• Manage the assigned geography and customer accounts in an efficient manner, following principles of key physician/account prioritization, daily call reporting, and resource utilization
• Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with customers, guided by the best interests of patients, and bound by Ipsen policies and procedures
• Engage in in‑depth conversations with physicians and other healthcare professionals entirely based on approved resources and messages and consistent with the approved label(s)
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional team members to identify and resolve customer needs appropriately and with a high sense of urgency
• Review and analyze market/customer data to support and execute strategic planning

Knowledge & Experience

Eight years life‑sciences experience, including at least five years in rare or specialty areas, and at least three years in specialty biopharma sales. Ideal candidates have experience in GI and/or Hepatology. Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding quantitative and qualitative targets. Demonstrated understanding of the payer and clinical landscape, especially in specialty & rare diseases. Proven patient centricity demonstrated by empathy, understanding and commitment to support patients. Superior presentation, organization, administration, and written communication skills. Market, Disease and Product Knowledge. Education / Certifications: BA/BS is required; MBA, MSc, Nursing and other advanced degrees are a plus. Language(s): Fluent in English.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $198,000. The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job‑related knowledge and demonstrated skills. This job is eligible to participate in our incentive compensation program as well as our long‑term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well‑being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

• 401(k) with company contributions
• group medical
• dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• parental leave
• paid time off
• a discretionary winter shutdown
• well‑being allowance
• commuter benefits
• and much more.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

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. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life‑changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.