Medical Science Liaison - Oncology

Medical Science Liaison – Oncology (Florida & Puerto Rico)

Summary & Purpose Of The Position

The primary responsibility of the Oncology Medical Science Liaison is to serve as a field-base medical expert within Medical Affairs Organization and engage in mutual scientific exchange. Ipsen’s Medical Field teams enhance the understanding of scientific and medical value of Ipsen’s oncology/hematology products (marketed and pipeline) with Thought Leaders (TL) and Healthcare Providers (HCP) to further patient outcomes.

MSL leverages deep scientific and business knowledge in life cycle management (LCM) and generate rich thought leader insights shared across the organization. MSL respond to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of Ipsen’s products. MSL works with cross functional teams on business planning, special projects, and strategic development to support US Medical Affairs Medical Strategy.

MSL adheres to internal standard processes and complies with regulatory and compliance requirements along with sustaining expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the treatment landscape.

This is a field-based position covering the Florida and Puerto Rico territory through a mix of live (primary) and virtual channels. Eligible candidates must reside near a major airport within the territory.

Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

• Demonstrate deep scientific expertise on Ipsen’s Oncology/Hematology molecules/products, and therapeutic area to exchange relevant information and insights with thought leaders.
• Build, cultivate and maintain a focused group of regional thought leaders to ensure understanding of evolving healthcare trends across the relevant therapeutic area landscape.
• 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.
• Gather data and generate scientific insights from stakeholder interactions and provide feedback to the organization using appropriate mechanisms and tools.
• Recognize and capture scientific insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of thought leaders, healthcare providers, and patients to share with internal stakeholders.
• Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and supports ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes.
• Assist with Company Sponsored Studies (CSS) from Phase I-IV, including investigator/site identification, site initiation visits and feedback regarding operational management to ensure optimal site selection and performance.
• Respond to unsolicited request for medical information associated with Ipsen products and disease state area.
• Train and facilitate speakers on Ipsen’s products.
• Build and cultivate working relationships across internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs colleagues, Clinical Operations, HEOR, R&D, Medical Information and Commercial) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Work efficiently and balance all work to enhance performance and execute local medical plan strategies within specified timelines.
• Participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• 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.
  
  

Key Technical Competencies Required

• 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.
• Knowledge of oncology/hematology customer segments and market dynamics
• 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.
  
  

Behavioral Competencies Required

Customer (& Patient) Focus

• Displays and echoes the patients' voice through all touchpoints
• Understands and integrates the patient ecosystem view
• Integrates the patient voice into everything we do
• Ensures we set and shape our sight on what matters for patients and society
  
  

This competency is crucial for the MSL role as it involves engaging with thought leaders and healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes. Understanding and integrating the patient perspective is essential for effective scientific exchange and product support.

Communicates Effectively

• Asks open questions and digs deeper; shows care and respect for different perspectives (both verbally and non-verbally) and able to relate to other points of view
• Communicates transparently, tells it how it is while keeping the communication respectful
• Builds clear and crisp messages with structure and focus, uses visual communication and storytelling to make the message easy to digest and connect with the outcomes
• Demonstrates gravitas
  
  

Effective communication is vital for the MSL role, which involves responding to inquiries, presenting at scientific conferences, and facilitating speaker training. Clear and respectful communication ensures accurate and compliant information exchange.

Business Insights

• Makes decisions based on data, facts, and figures, and considers different perspectives and the patients' voice
• Able to translate to objectives and setting the bar
  
  

The MSL role requires a deep understanding of the business and scientific landscape to support strategic development and lifecycle management. Business insights help in making informed decisions and aligning with organizational goals.

Collaborates

• Collaborates and communicates without boundaries, continuously removes organizational barriers
• Focuses on continuous improvement; integrates and leverages key learnings, showcases resourcefulness, learning/experimenting at scale, demonstrates strong entrepreneurial behaviors and mindset
  
  

Collaboration is key for the MSL role, which involves working with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to support medical strategy and business planning. Effective collaboration ensures cohesive and efficient execution of strategies.

Excellence in Execution

• Approaches priority setting and setting the stage through the lens of execution
• Establishes clarity about the goals, accountabilities, timelines, and next steps; can identify/spot opportunities for real impact on patient and society
• Able to be focused and performance-driven with clear KPIs
• Plans and aligns effectively (steps, resources, timelines etc.);
• Displays a commitment to best practice sharing and setting
• Promotes single point of accountabilities
  
  

The MSL role requires meticulous planning and execution to meet commitments and achieve organizational goals. Excellence in execution ensures that strategies are implemented effectively and within specified timelines.

Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• 5 years related MSL work experience required.
• Previous experience with product launches and life cycle management.
  
  

Knowledge & Experience (preferred)

• Oncology MSL experience preferred.
  
  

Education / Certifications (essential)

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

Language(s) (essential)

• Fluent in English.
  
  

The annual base salary range for this position is $171,900 - $210.100.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives 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.

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.