Director, Medical Affairs, Rare Disease
Ipsen
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Lead Medical Affairs strategy and operations for Pediatric Cholestatic Rare Disease, with potential support for adult populations. Responsibilities include developing and executing medical plans, overseeing advisory boards, managing key opinion leader relationships, guiding clinical study design, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves collaboration across Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Commercial teams, and external stakeholders, including congress and publication strategies. Requirements: 8+ years in pharmaceutical industry, with 5β8 years in Medical Affairs strategy, strong experience in Rare Disease, and an advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD). High-value: Rare Disease focus, pediatric and adult cholestatic diseases, clinical trial oversight, scientific communication, KOL engagement, and global cross-functional leadership. Work setup: likely hybrid with up to 40% travel.