Head of Growth Acceleration International

• Launch Readiness & Growth Initiatives
• Lead regional launch readiness activities for key strategic assets and growth drivers.
• Partner with global, regional and local stakeholders to deliver excellence in launch planning and execution.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Establish and continuously enhance launch excellence frameworks and best practices across markets.

Head of Growth Acceleration International

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.

Location: London, UK or Paris, France | Hybrid

Reporting to: VP, Head of Commercial & Partner Excellence

We are looking for a strategic commercial leader to shape and accelerate long-term growth across an international region.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on launch excellence, commercial planning, go-to-market strategy and operating model effectiveness. You will work closely with country leaders, global brand teams and cross-functional partners to ensure markets are equipped to maximise growth opportunities and deliver execution excellence.

• Support affiliates in designing and optimising go-to-market models.
• Drive improvements in customer engagement and commercial operating effectiveness.
• Benchmark market approaches against industry best practice and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Facilitate the exchange of strategic insights, capabilities and best practices across countries.

• Lead and coordinate regional commercial planning processes.
• Identify and prioritise strategic growth opportunities across markets.
• Ensure alignment between global brand strategies and local execution plans.
• Partner with global teams to help shape future commercial strategies and priorities.
• Champion innovation and the practical application of emerging capabilities, including AI-enabled solutions.

• Significant experience in commercial strategy, marketing, business leadership or related functions.
• Proven success in brand leadership across local, regional or global environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders in complex matrix organisations.
• Strong analytical, communication and executive presentation skills.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued and supported, where we embody "The Real Us*". The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity. When we integrate 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 be your best when applying for a position with us. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please inform the recruitment team. This information will be handled with care and will have no impact on the outcome of your application. *Let's be ourselves