Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC

ipsen· Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
📍 Washington DCFull time💰 USD 135K–198K
Full timeIpsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

About this role

Title:

Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC

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. 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:

In this role you will be part of a small dynamic sales team where you will be able to establish and grow Ipsen’s Rare Disease Franchise in the US.

In this field-based role as a Rare Disease Senior Clinical Science Specialist you will be accountable for achieving or exceeding regional performance targets/metrics in the Washington, DC region and for contributing to the overall performance of the regional and national sales teams.  Additionally, you will be responsible for developing long-term, sustainable accounts to generate initial appropriate use of Ipsen products and to grow sales volume over time.  Exchanges with customers are designed to provide an accurate complete, fair and balanced presentation of Ipsen’s products and services.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

  • Achieve or exceed objectives associated with assigned brands.  These may include sales, share, and other quantitative and qualitative KPIs as determined in a periodic basis
  • Effectively and professionally navigate through complex multi-stakeholder organizations including integrated networks, hospitals and healthcare communities
  • Manage the assigned geography and customer accounts in an efficient manner, following principles of key physician/account prioritization, daily call reporting, and resource utilization
  • Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with customers, guided by the best interests of patients, and bound by Ipsen policies and procedures
  • Engage in in-depth conversations with physicians and other healthcare professionals entirely based on approved resources and messages and consistent with the approved label(s)
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to identify and resolve customer needs appropriately and with a high sense of urgency
  • Review and analyze market/customer data to support and execute strategic planning

Functional Competencies

As Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Diseases, the incumbent is expected to have, develop and apply the following functional competencies to a medium-to-advanced level of proficiency:

  • Customer Understanding
  • Operational Planning
  • Customer Engagement

HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Required Experience

  • Minimum 10 years life-sciences experience, including at least 5 in rare or specialty areas, and at least 3 years in specialty biopharma sales
  • Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding quantitative and qualitative targets
  • Demonstrated understanding of the payer and clinical landscape, especially in specialty & rare diseases
  • Proven patient centricity demonstrated by empathy, understanding and commitment to support
  • Superior presentation, organization, administration, and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently (subject to policies and procedures) with minimum administrative support
  • Market, Disease and Product Knowledge
  • Exposure to business analytics and insights

Education / Certifications (essential):  BA/BS in a related field is required

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $198,000. 

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.

This job is eligible to participate in our incentive compensation program as well as our long-term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

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. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC role at ipsen?
The listed salary for this Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC position at ipsen is USD 135K–198K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC position at ipsen located?
This Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC role at ipsen is based in Washington DC. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC role at ipsen full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC role in the Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. department at ipsen.
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When was the Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC job at ipsen posted?
This Senior Clinical Science Specialist, Rare Disease / Liver, Washington DC position at ipsen was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.