Medical Lead – Rare Disease (12-month FTC)

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 companys success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth creating real impact on patients and society!

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Location: Paddington London
Department: UK & Ireland Medical Affairs
Reporting to: Medical Affairs Director
Working Model: Hybrid 60% on site (in line with Ipsens Hybrid Working Policy)

About the Role

At Ipsen we are dedicated to improving patients lives through innovation and scientific excellence. As part of our Rare Disease Medical Affairs team the Medical Lead Rare Disease will serve as the clinical and scientific expert for the therapeutic area driving medical strategy across current and future pipeline assets.

This is a highly visible and influential role accountable for shaping and executing the medical plan ensuring impactful scientific exchange generating insights and advancing patientcentred solutions. You will work crossfunctionally within the Integrated Brand Team (IBT) and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the therapy area as part of the Integrated Brand Team (IBT).

• Develop and execute strategic medical plans aligned to UK Operations and global priorities.

• Build Local Annual Medical Plans and oversee relevant medical budgets.

• Partner with the Medical Affairs Director to shape medical strategy and tactics.

• Align medical plans with MSL activities and customer/account insights.

External Scientific Engagement

• Conduct fair balanced scientific exchange with Therapeutic Leaders and healthcare professionals.

• Build and strengthen collaborations with medical experts and specialist centres.

• Deliver scientific and educational presentations (reactive & proactive).

• Lead/support scientific exchange meetings satellite symposia and congress activities.

Insight Generation

• Capture and share actionable insights from healthcare professionals patient organisations and medical congresses.

• Organise and lead Advisory Boards.

• Monitor therapeutic trends unmet needs and competitor activities.

Data Generation & Clinical Support

• Support R&D and companysponsored clinical studies (site identification feasibility recruitment investigator engagement).

• Manage unsolicited InvestigatorSponsored Study (ISS) proposals.

• Support realworld evidence initiatives phase IV/postauthorisation studies registries and databases.

• Contribute to scientific publications and medical content generation.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Provide scientific expertise and training to commercial teams.

• Review and approve materials in accordance with local SOPs and ABPI Code.

• Support market access activities including formulary submissions and scientific presentations.

• Contribute to account planning and brand strategy discussions.

Resource & Budget Management

• Manage medical budgets and cost centres for the therapeutic area.

• Ensure timely delivery of activities with high operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential requirements

• Experience in Medical Affairs ideally within the relevant therapeutic area.

• Experience as UK ABPI Medical Signatory.

• Experience in clinical research design planning and execution.

• Strong working knowledge of legal regulatory and compliance frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with external experts and internal crossfunctional teams.

• Accredited physician or UKregistered Pharmacist.

• Fluent English written and spoken.

Additional Information

• No direct reports (individual contributor role).

• This role may evolve based on business needs.

Why Join Ipsen

At Ipsen youll be part of a purposedriven organisation where science innovation and collaboration come together to transform the lives of patients with rare conditions. Youll influence highimpact decisions shape therapeutic strategy and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare community.