Lead of Growth Acceleration International

Ipsen; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking a commercially minded Leader of Growth Acceleration International to drive performance and identify global growth across multiple markets. You will shape analytics, partner with regional teams and accelerate execution against strategic priorities.

The role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and commercial excellence, reporting to the VP, Head of Commercial & Partner Excellence, with hybrid options in Paris or London.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial operations, brand management or similar strategic function.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Advanced analytical capabilities translating data into insights.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a complex matrix.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management and develop KPIs across markets.
• Identify growth opportunities through data-driven analysis.
• Coordinate strategic action plans and track execution with regions.
• Champion AI-enabled approaches to boost business performance.

Skills

Commercial operations

Brand management

Business excellence

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder influence

Pharmaceutical industry

Communication and presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Analytics / Life Sciences

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

AI tools

BI platforms

Advanced analytics

Job description

Title:

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 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!

Visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

Lead, Growth Acceleration International

Location

London, UK or Paris, France | Hybrid

Reporting to

VP, Head of Commercial & Partner Excellence

The Opportunity

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.

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