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Ipsen
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Director, Medical Affairs, Oncology

Medical AffairsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$225k-$300k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 19m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Ipsen as a Director, Medical Affairs, Oncology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Title: Director, Medical Affairs, Oncology Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $225K - $300K
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Discretionary winter shutdown
  • Well-being allowance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Ipsen in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Director leads the development and execution of the U.S. medical strategy for the oncology portfolio, specifically focusing on hematology assets. They oversee cross-functional collaboration, medical review of materials, and engagement with key opinion leaders to ensure medically sound information dissemination.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years specifically in medical affairs strategy and significant oncology expertise. An advanced scientific degree such as an MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical trial designBiostatisticsScientific communicationProject managementStrategic planningAdvisory board managementRegulatory complianceCross-functional leadershipData presentationThought leader engagementProduct launch managementMedical writing

Medical Affairs Career Context

Medical Affairs pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$263k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $248k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Ipsen

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Paris, Île-de-France
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Parental leave
Paid time off
Discretionary winter shutdown