Lead of Growth Acceleration International

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); Paris; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) seeks a commercially minded leader to drive growth acceleration across an international region. The role sits at the crossroads of strategy, analytics, and commercial excellence, collaborating with country leaders and global stakeholders to shape performance frameworks and uncover opportunities.

You will shape long-range plans, provide data-driven insights, and ensure execution of strategic priorities with a focus on cross-market alignment and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial operations, brand management, or a similar strategic commercial function.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Advanced analytical capabilities translating data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance tracking frameworks and KPIs across markets.
• Identify growth opportunities and performance gaps with affiliates.
• Drive execution of strategic action plans and improve processes.

Skills

Commercial operations

Business analytics

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Analytics, Life Sciences

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

BI platforms

AI tools

Job description

Lead of Growth Acceleration International

Company: Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

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 in88 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

Location: London, UK or Paris, France | Hybrid

Reporting to: VP, Head of Commercial & Partner Excellence

We are seeking a commercially minded leader to drive business performance, identify growth opportunities and accelerate execution across a diverse international region. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, commercial excellence and business performance. Working closely with country leadership teams and global stakeholders, you will help shape performance management frameworks, uncover growth opportunities and ensure execution against strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Management & Business Insights

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of performance tracking frameworks and KPIs.
• Partner with global and regional stakeholders to establish consistent performance measurement across markets.
• Act as a custodian of performance metrics, ensuring alignment and adoption across countries.
• Support long‑range planning and strategic business reviews through data‑driven insights and recommendations.

Growth Opportunity Identification

• Analyse commercial, market, patient and financial data to identify growth opportunities and performance gaps.
• Conduct deep‑dives with affiliates to understand root causes of underperformance and develop actionable solutions.
• Prepare executive‑level insights and recommendations for senior leadership discussions.
• Drive country performance reviews and follow‑up actions to improve business results.

Business Process & Operational Excellence

• Lead key performance management processes in collaboration with global and regional teams.
• Drive execution and tracking of strategic action plans across markets.
• Continuously improve performance‑related business processes and decision‑making capabilities.
• Champion the adoption of AI‑enabled approaches to enhance business performance and operational effectiveness.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

• Experience in commercial operations, brand management, business excellence or a similar strategic commercial function.
• Strong commercial acumen with an established track record of delivering business results.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with experience translating data into actionable insights.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across a complex matrix environment.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or similarly regulated industry experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading Business Excellence or Commercial Excellence initiatives at country or regional level.
• Exposure to international or multi‑market environments.
• Experience with performance management frameworks, AI tools, business intelligence platforms or advanced analytics.

Education

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

#LI-DM1

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. Cela signifie que nous voulons également vous aider à donner le meilleur de vous-même lorsque vous postulez à un poste chez nous. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements ou d'aide pendant le processus de candidature, veuillez en informer l'équipe de recrutement. Ces informations seront traitées avec soin et n'auront aucune incidence sur le résultat de votre candidature.

Soyons nous-même At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life‑changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.