Lead of Growth Acceleration International

Ipsen; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking a commercially minded Lead for Growth Acceleration International. This role will partner with country leadership and global stakeholders to drive performance, identify opportunities, and accelerate execution across multiple markets.

You will shape performance management frameworks and leverage data-driven insights to close gaps and optimize results. Ideal candidates combine strong analytical skills with strategic influence, have experience in commercial operations or business

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial or strategic functions in pharma/healthcare.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights and drive business results.
• Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders in complex matrix environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance tracking frameworks and KPIs across markets.
• Partner with global and regional teams to standardize metrics and reporting.
• Identify growth opportunities through data analysis and affiliate deep-dives.
• Drive cross-market action plans and ensure execution of strategic priorities.

Skills

Commercial ops

Brand mgmt

Business excellence

Analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

AI tools

BI platforms

Advanced analytics

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.

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.