Medical Advisor Neuroscience

Title:

Medical Advisor Neuroscience

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc.

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 company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

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Job Description:

Summary

The Medical Advisor, Neuroscience, will be responsible for the development of the annual national medical affairs strategy and implementation within the Neuroscience therapeutic area. This includes coordinating an annual medical strategic planning exercise with MSLs for synchronized development of the National Medical Plan with the MSL territory Medical Plans. The Medical Advisor will be responsible for implementation of the National plan, including associated budget oversight. Medical advisor also initiates and provides local coordination and oversight for local real-world data studies, Investigator-sponsored studies (ISS) and medical learning programs in Canada, as appropriate.

The position represents the medical neuroscience therapeutic expertise/resource within the company; providing, and building, medical insights that will be used to support cross-functional groups. The Medical Advisor will be the lead medical representative on brand teams. Expertise will be utilized for tasks such as medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials in the relevant therapeutic area(s), preparing/supervising responses to Medical Information requests, authoring relevant scientific communications, and providing internal (& relevant external) training. Additionally, field activity could include management of Ipsen initiated activities such as oversight and coordination of Ipsen-sponsored studies (CSS) in Canada, as needed.

The Medical Advisor works in the field up to approximately 40% of the time, including a key responsibility for providing field support for the MSL team;

• Expected to build collegial relationship with top key opinion leaders (KOLs) in therapy areas of focus.
• Ensures effective pull-through of the MSL POA across all neuroscience products, including conducting joint meetings with MSLs/KOLs, identifying training, and developing needs, and supporting effective scientific communication of Ipsen data with HCPs.

Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

• The Medical Advisor for Neuroscience will be responsible for providing medical expertise and guidance for the activities of the Canadian Neuroscience Medical group under the direction of the Associate Director of Medical Affairs.
• Through the development and implementation of annual National medical plan, provides therapeutic guidance and alignment for Neuroscience MSL team to help them develop their territory plans, which scientifically supports marketed products as well as pipeline products, and for coordination of activities with the Global Medical Affairs group.
• The position will oversee all Canadian-based medical activities including but not limited to oversight of clinical program including Ph IV studies, investigator sponsored research studies, posters and publications, medical information, Canadian Disease Area Expert management, product defense and communications, advisory boards/consultancy meetings, scientific exchange, medical learning program development, and review and selection of educational and scientific/clinical grants.   The position will be a key partner with the commercial lead and all other functions and collaborate to set the strategic direction for the assigned therapeutic area/product.
• The Medical Advisor is expected to report any potential adverse events/safety information or products complaints for Ipsen products to the Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance department, per company requirements.

Specific responsibilities with time allocation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Ipsen to provide medical/scientific expertise and field engagement (aligned with Ipsen policies) for insights in therapeutic area, medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials; 30 % of time
• Development and implementation of an annual National medical affairs plan (tactics: clinical research, publication plan, medical education initiatives, MSL-driven initiatives; End result: Annual Medical Plan, 40 % of time
• Oversee the execution of the MSL POA across Neuroscience products: End result: Execution of MSL POA: 20% of time
• Through the Medical Affairs Information Dept. and MSL team, create & disseminate medically sound information to support the safe & effective use of Ipsen Neuroscience products (adhering to Regulatory and Ipsen guidelines), End Result: Medical Tools and Resources, 10% of time.

Knowledge and Experience

• MD, PhD (Sciences), PharmD, MSc. with experience in Medical Affairs
• 2+ years’ experience as an MSL in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
• MD, PhD (Sciences), PharmD, MSc. with experience in Medical Affairs 
• 5+ years in Medical Affairs with 2+ years as a Medical Advisor preferred
• Clinical trials/research experience a strong asset
• MSL experience and/or MSL management a plus
• Must be a strategic thinker who can look ahead and clearly anticipate future needs, consequences, and trends
• Excellent scientific acumen and ability to analyze scientific data quickly and accurately any
• Ability to communicate scientific and clinical information clearly and credibly verbally and in writing
• Interpersonal: ability to interact easily with all levels within the organization
• Must act ethically and with integrity
• High level of collaboration and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Excellent people leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to make sound and compliance guided judgments
• Must be a self-motivator with strong drive for result driven success
• PC literacy required; MSOffice skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to speak English. Bilingualism (English & French) preferred

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