Medical Director

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Title: Medical Director Company: Ipsen Korea 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: Medical Director Location: Seoul, South Korea Function: Medical Affairs Reports to: General Manager About the role We are seeking a Medical Director to provide strategic and scientific leadership for Medical Affairs in Korea. This role translates global medical priorities into a locally relevant, compliant medical strategy, ensuring delivery of high-quality medical outcomes that advance patient care, enable successful product launches, and support business objectives. As a member of the Korea Leadership Team, you will act as the senior medical voice internally and externally, shaping cross-functional decisions and representing Ipsen with credibility across the healthcare ecosystem. Key responsibilities Medical strategy & launch excellence Define and lead the Korea medical strategy aligned to global priorities and local business needs Provide medical leadership for product launches, ensuring strong scientific positioning, evidence readiness, and stakeholder engagement Support lifecycle management and optimise in-line product performance Evidence generation & scientific leadership Lead local evidence generation plans, including post-approval studies and real-world evidence initiatives Translate medical insights into strategic recommendations to inform launch and growth strategies Ensure high-quality scientific exchange, medical education, and publication delivery Leadership & team management Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Medical Affairs organisation Provide strong people leadership, coaching, and capability development across field and office-based teams Drive accountability, performance, and cross-functional collaboration Governance & compliance Ensure all medical activities comply with local regulations, industry codes, and Ipsen standards Maintain strong medical governance and inspection readiness External engagement Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, medical societies, patient organisations, and health authorities Represent Ipsen externally as a credible and trusted scientific leader Education & credentials Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent) Experience Essential Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience within the biopharmaceutical industry Proven track record in successful product launches and lifecycle management Demonstrated people management experience, with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence Deep understanding of regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and compliance frameworks Desirable Prior Medical Director (or equivalent) experience Strong therapeutic area alignment with Ipsen’s focus areas (e.g. oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience) Experience in evidence generation, including real-world evidence Financial and operational acumen 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.