Head of Growth Acceleration International

Ipsen; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen, a global biopharmaceutical company, seeks a strategic commercial leader to shape growth across an international region. This senior role focuses on launch excellence, commercial planning, go-to-market strategy and operating model effectiveness, collaborating with country teams, global brand leads and cross-functional partners to maximize opportunities and execution.

You will drive regional launch readiness, GTM optimization, and strategic growth initiatives, aligning global brand

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial strategy and marketing leadership.
• Proven ability to lead across local, regional or global environments.
• Strong analytical, communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional commercial planning processes and coordinate growth initiatives.
• Drive launch excellence and GTM strategy across markets.
• Align global brand strategies with local execution and priorities.
• Champion innovation and emerging capabilities, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain and Finance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Executive presentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

MBA or related postgraduate

Job description

Location: London, UK or Paris, France | Hybrid

Reporting to: VP, Head of Commercial & Partner Excellence

The Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Go-to-Market & Operating Model 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.

Commercial Planning & Strategic Growth

• 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.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a Marketing Lead, Business Unit Head, Commercial Excellence Leader or similar senior commercial role.
• International and multi-market leadership experience.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare sector experience.
• Experience leading major launches, go-to-market transformations or commercial capability initiatives.
• Interest or experience in AI, digital transformation or emerging commercial capabilities.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.