Global Head Medical Strategy, Operations & Governance

About Ipsen

Ipsen is a mid‑sized global biopharmaceutical company focused on transformative medicines in Oncology, Rare Disease, and Neuroscience. With nearly 100 years of development experience and global hubs in the U.S., France, and the U.K., we tackle high‑unmet needs through research and innovation. Our teams in more than 40 countries strive each day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We champion human‑centric leadership and foster 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.

Position

Global Head, Medical Strategy, Operations & Governance

Lead a team and serve as a key member of the Medical Leadership Team. Head strategic initiatives to transform the Medical function into a best‑in‑class service across Oncology, Neuroscience, and Rare Diseases. Collaborate closely with R&D, commercial, legal, IT, Quality, and corporate communications to align development with overall company strategy. Act as a liaison to senior management and external health‑care professionals, supporting the CMO and MLT on strategy, prioritisation, and decision‑support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Medical Roadmap and support the development and execution of the Medical Leadership Team and CMO strategies.
• Build relationships across the CMO department, develop a high‑performance MLT team, and foster an integrated Global Medical department.
• Lead and contribute to CMO transformation, drive change management within the Global Medical group, and align with other divisions.
• Chair MLT meetings, ensure accurate minutes and actions, and structure off‑site meetings to address key topics.
• Work with the CMO EA to schedule and prioritise MLT meetings and with the CMO and MLT to ensure goals are understood, delegated, and staff are held accountable.
• Ensure initiatives are executed successfully and work with CMO Communications to maintain effective internal and external communication.
• Support project management for the Asset Medical Strategy, coordinate medical teams, manage project timelines, milestones, and budgets.
• Oversee budgeting, LRP, F1/F2 for therapeutic areas, monitor budget performance, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and ensure financial transparency.
• Lead and oversee multiple concurrent medical affairs projects, mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
• Oversee medical governance: planning, prioritising, tracking, and reporting on medical activities, including due diligence on acquisitions and cross‑functional projects.
• Govern data generation: review and approval of CSSs, IS/NIS, ISS, PSPs, and other evidence‑generation studies.
• Identify, harmonise, and optimise SOPs, policies, and guidance documents for strategic medical programs.
• Review governance frameworks periodically, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and support accountable decision making.
• Ensure compliance with constitutional and regulatory requirements and oversee ethics, risk, and complex scientific matters.
• Coordinate regular communication across the global medical community, establishing simple escalation processes and clear responsibilities.
• Lead field medical strategy: oversee the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) function, align the MSL model and capabilities with scientific and patient‑impact ambitions, and coach the Global Head of Field Medical.
• Hold ultimate accountability for ethics, compliance, and risk across all Medical and Field Medical activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Medicine (MD) or Life Sciences; additional business or management qualifications desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or a related field within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven leadership experience, preferably in a global or regional capacity.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Technical Competencies

• Patient‑champions who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards.
• Entrepreneurial operators who drive practical solutions and have an ownership mindset.
• Truth seekers who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers.
• Individuals who inspire excellence in themselves and others.
• High‑quality executors who achieve goals and milestones with quality.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a strong focus on Medical Affairs.
• Ability to ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in project‑management methodologies and tools for complex, cross‑functional projects.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative ability with cross‑functional teams including MSLs, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail in budget management, documentation, and project planning.
• A genuine passion for improving patient lives through scientific innovation.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Nous nous engageons à créer un lieu de travail où chacun se sent écouté, valorisé et soutenu, où nous incarnons « The Real Us ». La valeur que nous accordons aux différentes perspectives et expériences motive notre engagement en faveur de l’inclusion et de l’égalité des chances. Lorsque nous intégrons des modes de pensée diversifiés, nous prenons des décisions plus réfléchies et découvrons des solutions plus innovantes. Ensemble, nous nous efforçons de mieux comprendre les communautés que nous servons.

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