Title: Senior Medical Director, UK & Ireland Company: Ipsen Ltd 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! For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram. Job Description: 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. 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. Why Join Ipsen? At Ipsen, we are committed to creating real impact every day—for patients, society, and our teams. We foster a culture of purpose-driven leadership, collaboration, and innovation. IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.