Medical Director

Ipsen

Seoul Onsite Medical

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About this role

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.