MSL Lead – UK & Ireland

Ipsen Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced MSL Lead for their UK & Ireland Medical Affairs team. This senior field-based role focuses on driving field medical excellence and capability building. Ideal candidates will have a life science degree, extensive MSL experience, and strong leadership skills. The role involves significant interaction with KOLs, strategic planning, and compliance with the ABPI Code. Competitive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Extensive field-based MSL experience with proven success.
• Strong understanding of ABPI Code and compliance requirements.
• Experience in neuroscience, rare disease, or oncology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement ways of working for MSLs.
• Lead matrix tracking, insights generation, and action planning.
• Act as a liaison with Global Medical Excellence.
• Engage with KOLs for high-level scientific exchange.
• Drive coaching and capability building through workshops.

Skills

Leadership skills

Insights generation

Strategic planning

Coaching abilities

Influencing skills

Education

Life Science degree

Higher degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc, MBA)

Job description

Cookie NoticeMSL Lead – UK & Ireland page is loaded## MSL Lead – UK & Irelandlocations: London (UK)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 6, 2026 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-20305**Title:**MSL Lead – 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 and follow our latest news on and .**Job Description:**### **Location:** Field Based **Division:** Medical Affairs**At Ipsen, we are committed to improving patients’ lives through innovation in specialty care.** We are seeking an experienced **MSL Lead** to join our UK & Ireland Medical Affairs team and play a pivotal role in shaping field medical excellence.**About the Role**As the MSL Lead, you will be a senior field-based medical leader reporting to the Country Medical Director and forming part of the UK & Ireland Medical Leadership Team. You will drive **field medical excellence**, capability building, and best practices across therapy areas, while ensuring alignment with global standards. This role combines strategic leadership with selective external engagement and collaboration across cross-functional teams.**What You’ll Do*** Define and implement **ways of working for MSLs**, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.* Lead **matrix tracking, insights generation, and action planning**, translating insights into actionable strategies.* Act as the **UK & Ireland liaison with Global Medical Excellence**, sharing and implementing best practices.* Selectively engage with **KOLs** across therapy areas for high-level scientific exchange.* Drive **coaching and capability building** through workshops and role-play sessions.* Support pre-launch and post-launch activities, including therapy area mapping and clinician tiering.* Ensure compliance with **ABPI Code**, Ipsen policies, and all relevant regulations.**What We’re Looking For*** **Education:** Life Science graduate with higher degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc, MBA or similar).* **Experience:** + Extensive field-based MSL experience with proven success. + Strong leadership, coaching, and influencing skills. + Expertise in insights generation and strategic action planning. + Deep knowledge of ABPI Code and compliance requirements.* **Preferred:** Experience in neuroscience, rare disease, or oncology; team or matrix management experience.* Be part of a **patient-focused, innovative organization** that values collaboration and excellence.* Lead initiatives that shape the future of **medical engagement and capability building**.* Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.**Travel:** Up to 50% **Working Model:** Field BasedApply now and help us advance medical excellence across UK & Ireland.We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.