Lead of Growth Acceleration International

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) in Paris or London is seeking a strategic, commercially minded Leader to drive Growth Acceleration International. You will shape performance management, identify international growth opportunities and ensure execution across markets in a hybrid setup.

The role integrates strategy, analytics, and commercial excellence with collaboration across country leadership teams and global stakeholders. A background in pharma/biotech and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Analytics, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Experience in regulated healthcare industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management frameworks and KPIs across markets.
• Identify growth opportunities through data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with country leadership and global stakeholders to drive execution.
• Champion AI-enabled approaches to enhance business performance.

Skills

Commercial operations

Brand management

Business excellence

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder influence

Pharma/biotech

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

AI tools

Business intelligence

Advanced analytics

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 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!

For more information, 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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