Scientific Advisor, Rare Disease

Ipsen is a dynamic and growing global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care.

We aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life and providing them with effective therapeutic solutions for unmet medical needs through differentiated and innovative medicines in Oncology, Neurosciences and Rare Diseases.

The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make the difference. We attract and develop bold, agile, entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions; leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people’s lives.

We offer employees a wealth of fulfilling challenges & growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute within a fast-moving organisation, an organisation that is genuinely game-changing.

The Scientific Advisor, Rare Disease role will join the Medical Team to lead the strategic and tactical execution for the ANZ organisation, based at our new South Yarra office.

This role will focus on delivering the strategic medical plan for Rare Diseases and contribute to the overall brand plan.

As a key member of the Medical Team, you will:

- Build and develop strong relationships with Thought Leaders in ANZ.
- Facilitate the direction of scientific communication and initiatives to provide better access to medicines for patients.
- Effective collaboration with stakeholders across the business to ensure strong governance and delivery of the overall brand plan.
- Support a cohesive, high performing medical team to ensure that high standards are consistently maintained across the entire medical department and cross functional teams

You will bring to the role:

- 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in a similar or related role
- Medically Qualified or PhD or BSc/MSc with experience in liver diseases
- Demonstrated field medical and medical affairs experience.
- Excellent organizational, communication and influencing skills
- Demonstrated business & financial acumen.
- Launch experience highly regarded

To be considered for this role, you will have an appropriate level of qualification coupled with a proven track record in medical affairs, proficiency in the material review process, working with field teams and an understanding of the pharmaceutical environment in Australia. Experience in is valued but not required. You will be strong in relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders with exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Working for Ipsen you also receive:

- Two Family & Friends Leave days per calendar year
- Wellness Allowance
- Great new office in South Yarra
- Hybrid working model, we love to come into the office at least 3 days a week

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.