Nordic Medical Advisor
Ipsen · Stockholm
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Nordic Medical AdvisorCompany:
Institut Produits Synthèse (IPSEN) ABAbout 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!
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Job Description:
Make a Difference in Oncology
We are looking for a Medical Advisor Oncology to join our Nordic Medical Affairs team and play a key role in shaping the future of oncology care across the region.
As the medical lead for your assigned oncology portfolio, you will translate cutting-edge science into impactful medical strategies, foster trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and scientific experts, and contribute to evidence generation that advances patient care.
This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to combine scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and external engagement in a dynamic, patient-focused environment.
Location: Stockholm (Kista), Sweden
Reports to: Therapeutic Area Lead Oncology
What You'll Do
Scientific Leadership
- Serve as the medical expert for your oncology portfolio across the Nordic region.
- Provide strategic scientific input to medical plans, brand strategy, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Deliver high-quality scientific education and support to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor emerging clinical data, treatment guidelines, and competitive developments to identify opportunities and inform decision-making.
External Engagement
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, researchers, scientific societies, and patient organizations.
- Represent Ipsen at national and international congresses, scientific meetings, and advisory boards.
- Lead scientific exchange activities that enhance understanding of unmet medical needs and evolving treatment landscapes.
Medical Affairs & Evidence Generation
- Support the design and execution of clinical studies, real-world evidence projects, and investigator-sponsored research.
- Generate and communicate medical insights that inform strategy and improve patient outcomes.
- Contribute to publication planning, scientific communications, and medical education initiatives.
- Ensure scientific accuracy and medical integrity across medical and promotional materials.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and Global Medical teams.
- Provide valuable medical perspectives that support strategic planning, launch readiness, and patient-focused initiatives.
- Help drive a culture of medical excellence, innovation, and collaboration across the organization.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- Previous experience within Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
- Strong understanding of clinical research, evidence generation, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex scientific information into meaningful insights.
- Fluent English and at least one Nordic language.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Oncology.
- MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific qualification.
- Experience engaging with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and key opinion leaders.
- Experience supporting product launches or specialty-care portfolios.
Who You Are
- A credible scientific partner with high integrity and strong ethical standards.
- Relationship-oriented and confident in engaging with external experts and stakeholders.
- Strategic, proactive, and able to transform insights into effective action.
- Collaborative and comfortable working across functions, countries, and cultures.
- Passionate about improving outcomes for patients through science and innovation.
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