Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs, Neuroscience

Ipsen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking a strategic leader to serve as Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs, Neuroscience, overseeing US medical strategy across multiple assets and phases, including Phase IV studies and marketed products. The role requires directing the US medical team, aligning with global strategies, and guiding evidence dissemination.

You will lead cross-functional medical teams, collaborate with global colleagues, and manage external relationships with healthcare professionals and advocacy

Qualifications

• MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent advanced scientific degree.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional medical teams in neuroscience.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory, reimbursement, and clinical development processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee US medical team and strategies for Neuroscience assets.
• Align US and global medical strategies and asset lifecycle plans.
• Support business development and lifecycle management of assets.
• Manage Phase IIIb/IV studies and evidence dissemination.
• Lead cross-functional Medical, R&D and Commercial teams.
• Collaborate with global teams and external healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and review materials.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Clinical trial design

Regulatory knowledge

Scientific communication

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Role

Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs, Neuroscience, leading US medical strategy and operations across multiple assets, indications, and phases, including marketed products and ongoing Phase IV studies.

Responsibilities

oversee US medical team, align US and global strategies, support business development and asset lifecycle management, manage Phase IIIb/IV studies, and collaborate on evidence dissemination, publications, and external relationships with healthcare professionals and advocacy groups. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and review communication materials. Lead cross-functional teams across Medical, R&D, and Commercial functions, and liaise with global teams to influence asset development and lifecycle planning.

Requirements

12+ years pharma experience, including 5+ within Medical Affairs focused on Neuroscience, with at least 3 years in the US market; deep expertise in neurology, toxin development, regulatory standards, and clinical trial design; advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, etc.); proven leadership in cross-functional medical teams; strong scientific communication skills; knowledge of North American and global regulatory, reimbursement, and clinical development processes.

HighValue

Neuroscience, neurology indications (spasticity, migraine), toxin development, Phase IIIb/IV clinical studies, HEOR expertise, and experience working with top-tier scientific experts.

Collaboration

cross-functionally with global and US teams, external healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups.

WorkSetup

travel approximately 35%, based in the US.