CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD); Registered Physician or Pharmacist preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ senior-level experience in Medical Affairs; prior Medical Director experience advantageous.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Strong understanding of ethics, compliance, and ABPI Code; Final Signatory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages (e.g., French) are a plus.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Medical Director will be responsible for driving Ipsen’s medical strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. This role is pivotal in shaping Ipsen’s scientific engagement, governance, and patient-centric initiatives in the UK & Ireland cluster.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the UK & Ireland Medical Affairs team, including Medical Affairs Managers, MSLs, Clinical Operations, and Pharmacovigilance Scientists.
• Provide strategic medical leadership within the UK & Ireland Leadership Team (UKILT).
• Ensure compliance with EU and national regulations, GVP, GCP, GDP, and the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Act as a scientific ambassador, offering expert input into promotional and educational materials.
• Foster relationships with patient organisations and academic communities to support Ipsen’s patient-centric mission.