Medical Science Liaison Manager – Oncology

Ipsen

Medical Science Liaison Manager in Oncology for Ipsen Pharma, working in West Germany to engage with KOLs and support scientific education. Identify and synthesize medical information while maintaining strong relationships across the healthcare landscape.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeDuesseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and develop relationships with national and regional medical and scientific Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in line with Medical Affairs objectives and overall Ipsen strategy
Engage in compliant scientific exchange and education on current and emerging therapies with KOLs (including advisory boards, one-to-one meetings, and congresses)
Build and maintain scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise in Oncology
Represent the company at accredited continuing medical education events, medical meetings, and scientific conferences
Support clinical development as required by identifying and engaging appropriate sites for Ipsen trials and by contributing disease insights that can inform product differentiation
Differentiate Ipsen as the preferred scientific partner through innovative initiatives, coordinated strategy, and clear scientific communication
Provide scientific, clinical, and educational support to internal cross-functional stakeholders (including other MSL team members)
Support medical publications as needed (abstracts, manuscripts, etc.)
Support commercial operations by participating in Speaker and Representative Training
Lead or participate in special project teams as necessary
Support cross-functional teams to ensure patient-focused operations, including timely responses to internal and external requests and provision of medical affairs support for specific clinical situations and challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific, healthcare, or medical degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD)
Clinical or research background in medicine/paramedicine (hospital and/or academic research, pharmaceutical industry research, or medical affairs)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an MSL or related role
Previous and recent experience in Oncology is an advantage
Proven track record and successful experience as an MSL or medical department professional
Experience delivering scientific presentations and developing relationships with Thought Leaders
Demonstrated ability to synthesize and communicate medical information clearly
Knowledge of data analysis and statistics, and familiarity with legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements and guidelines
Team player with a solution-oriented approach and strong communication skills
Willingness to travel approximately 60–80% (depending on geographic scope)
Business fluent in German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract with an international, future-focused and dynamic company
Meaningful work with real value for society and patients
Personal development and opportunities to actively contribute to the company’s success
Pleasant and collegial working environment
Open corporate culture with communication at all levels
Up to 36 days of annual leave
Flexible working hours
Attractive, performance-related compensation
Company health management programs, sports offerings, and a pension scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical ResearchData AnalysisMedical CommunicationRegulatory ComplianceScientific ExchangeMedical Publications SupportTherapeutic ExpertiseRelationship DevelopmentClinical Development SupportThought Leader Engagement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam PlayerSolution-Oriented Approach