Global Medical Affairs Director Neurosciences

Global Medical Affairs Director Neurosciences

Ipsen Pharma

London, United Kingdom

As Global Medical Director in Neurosciences, you will lead the design and execution of the global medical strategy for highly specialized assets with significant unmet medical need.

Reporting to the Medical Asset Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the clinical and scientific narrative, enabling evidence generation, and building trusted partnerships with the neurosciences community.

Your work will directly inform strategic decision-making and ensure patient-centric approaches across the product lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities:

Medical Strategy & Evidence Generation:

• Lead the design and execution of strategic projects to generate scientific insights and address commercial, clinical, or data-related needs.
• Support the development of clinical and real-world evidence through clinical trials, database analyses, and investigator-initiated studies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with internal teams across Medical Affairs, Brand, and Market Access to provide scientific input and align on product strategy.

Scientific Communication & External Engagement:

• Represent the company at scientific meetings and conferences, engaging with healthcare professionals, medical societies, and regulatory bodies.

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement:

• Establish and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and clinical investigators to support scientific exchange and strategic alignment with the Medical Plan.

Lifecycle Management Support:

• Provide expert medical input into product lifecycle management (LCM) initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.

In order to be considered for this role you must have:

• Medical degree (MD) or advanced degree in a relevant scientific field (PhD, PharmD).
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other relevant regulatory certifications
• Extensive experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry in Specialty care ideally Neurosciences
• Proven track record in managing global medical affairs activities and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and compliance.
• Experience in developing and implementing medical strategies and evidence generation plans
• English fluency.