Global Creative & Advertising Strategy Lead

Ipsen; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking a Global Category Leader for Creative & Advertising to define and deploy global and regional procurement strategies across markets. You will design a scalable agency ecosystem, balance global consistency with local relevance, and act as a strategic partner to Global Marketing and its brands, including North America.

You will lead major engagements, drive value delivery, and ensure affiliate adoption through strong collaboration with regional procurement and the affiliate

Qualifications

• Experience leading category management for creative and advertising services.
• Ability to design scalable procurement ecosystems across regions.
• Strong collaboration with marketing, brands, and affiliate networks.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end category strategy for Creative & Advertising services across global and regional levels.
• Lead global negotiations, supplier governance, and performance-based contracts.
• Partner with brand leaders and affiliates to balance global consistency with local relevance.
• Develop and deploy supplier models, rate cards, and frameworks for scalable delivery across markets.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and ESG commitments are embedded in category plans.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Global category management

Job description

Ipsen is seeking a Global Category Leader for Creative & Advertising to define and deploy global and regional procurement strategies across markets. You will design a scalable agency ecosystem, balance global consistency with local relevance, and act as a strategic partner to Global Marketing and its brands, including North America.

You will lead major engagements, drive value delivery, and ensure affiliate adoption through strong collaboration with regional procurement and the affiliate