Medical Science Liaison - Southern California (S. CA & HI)

Medical Science Liaison - Southern California (S. CA & HI)

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific medical expert within Ipsen's U.S. Medical Affairs Neuroscience team. This role is responsible for engaging with national and regional Thought Leaders (TLs), Investigators, and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) to exchange scientific insights, support clinical research, and facilitate both clinical trial efforts and Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISS).

Leveraging deep clinical and scientific expertise, the MSL delivers non-promotional, evidence-based information on Ipsen's marketed and pipeline therapies. The MSL will play a key role in enhancing understanding of disease states, patient and physician journeys, Ipsen's products, and the broader competitive landscape to ultimately improve patient outcomes.

The MSL will work closely with Ipsen colleagues across teams such as U.S. Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial to ensure that scientific and technical needs are effectively identified and addressed.

The MSL adheres to internal standard processes and complies with all regulatory and compliance requirements, while maintaining expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the evolving treatment landscape.

This is a field-based position covering the Southern California Region (S. CA & HI) through a mix of live (primary) and virtual channels. Eligible candidates must reside near a major airport within the territory.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identify, gain access to, and develop peer to peer relationships with regional and national thought leaders, active and potential study investigators, providers at academic and non-academic institutions and professional organizations within assigned geography.
• Demonstrate and maintain deep scientific expertise on assigned Ipsen products and therapeutic area including competitive landscape and gaps in patient care.
• Engage in ongoing scientific exchange about the science and clinical application of Ipsen's portfolio to external stakeholders to gather insights about current practice, treatment landscapes, and emerging data.
• Assist with Company Sponsored Studies (CSS), including investigator/site identification, site initiation visits, education to support enrollment, and feedback regarding operational management to ensure optimal site selection and performance.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and Medical Information services to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information, as needed. Respond to on and off-label questions with integrity, compliance, and adherence to legal, regulatory, and Ipsen guidelines, policies & procedures.
• Represent Ipsen and US Medical Affairs Team during scientific conferences, continuing medical educational events, and medical meetings.
• Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and supports ISS submissions, initiation and closure through appropriate internal processes, as needed.
• Lead the development and implementation of a regional territory plan
• Train and facilitate speakers on Ipsen's products.
• Work efficiently and balance all work to enhance performance and execute local medical strategies within planned timelines.
• Engage in continuous independent learning within the therapeutic area and actively attend and participate in upskilling programs related to Ipsen molecules, products, disease states and relevant business topics.
• Differentiate Ipsen as the valued scientific partner of choice through innovative initiatives, coordinated strategy, scientific communication, and patient centricity.
• Build and cultivate a close working relationship with all US cross-functional team members, including field-based counterparts and home office-based team members, marketing, HEOR, medical/clinical operations, etc. while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure operations are patient-focused, including rapidly responding to internal and external requests to discuss specific situations and challenges and provide medical affairs support to all stakeholders.

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• 2-3 years related MSL work experience required.
• Previous Migraine/Headache experience required. Neurology/Movement Disorders, Pain considered.
• Knowledge of Migraine/Headache customer segments and market dynamics.
• Excellent planning, presentation, written and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain credible and scientific relationships with top experts in the field.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to function on a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated expertise in ability to synthesize and communicate medical information clearly.
• Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
• Fundamental understanding of clinical research
• Excellent project management ability
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to travel (50-70%) based on size of geography.

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

• Previous experience with product launches and life cycle management strongly preferred.

Education / Certifications (essential):

• Doctoral level in the sciences required (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, Nursing or equivalent).

Language(s) (essential):

• Fluent in English.