Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); Paris; Híbrido; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) in a global, hybrid role. You will partner with senior leaders, manage the CHRO’s complex agenda and ensure seamless executive operations across the HR function.

The position requires exceptional discretion, strong organizational skills and senior-stakeholder collaboration. Fluency in English and French is essential, with experience in international environments highly valued.

Qualificações

• Experience supporting C-level executives in an international environment.
• Experience working in complex, matrix organizations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Copilot).
• Experience with SAP and related business processes.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Experience supporting HR leaders or working within a Human Resources environment.
• Exposure to executive committees, boards or senior governance forums.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a trusted partner to the CHRO.
• Manage a complex and constantly evolving executive agenda.
• Anticipate priorities and enable effective decision making.
• Coordinate international travel and executive logistics.
• Prepare presentations, communications, briefing materials and key meetings.
• Coordinate activities across the global HR leadership team.
• Foster connections across HR teams and ensure confidentiality.

Conhecimentos

Executive support

C-level support

Stakeholder management

Microsoft 365

Bilingual EN/FR

HR leadership support

Ferramentas

SAP

Microsoft 365 Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Title: Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) 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:

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

At Ipsen, HR is at the heart of major business decisions. We are looking for an experienced and highly trusted Senior Executive Assistant to support our Chief Human Resources Officer and contribute to the smooth running of a global HR organization. You will operate at the core of strategic HR discussions, interact with senior leaders across the company, collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team assistants network, and be exposed to highly confidential executive matters. This role is highly visible and requires someone who can represent the HR function with professionalism, positivity and confidence at all times. We are looking for a professional who combines exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, influence, and a partnership mindset.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a trusted partner to the CHRO
• Manage a complex and constantly evolving executive agenda
• Anticipate priorities, identify conflicts of agenda and enable effective decision making
• Coordinate international travel and executive logistics
• Prepare presentations, communications, briefing materials and key meetings
• Operate at the center of the HR function
• Coordinate activities across the global HR leadership team
• Facilitate collaboration between senior stakeholders and executive assistants
• Foster connections across HR teams based in Balard
• Contribute to creating a positive, connected and collaborative culture
• Ensure flawless operational execution
• Manage purchase orders, invoices and budget-related processes
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement and external partners
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and reliability

What makes this role unique

This position provides exposure to highly sensitive executive information Success in this role requires:

• Absolute discretion and integrity
• Outstanding prioritization skills
• Maturity and sound judgment
• Executive presence and credibility
• The ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities
• Strong collaboration skills and a team-first mindset

EXPERIENCE & MAIN COMPETENCIES

• Experience in supporting C-level executives in an international environment
• Experience working in complex, matrix organizations
• Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Copilot)
• Experience with SAP and related business processes
• Fluency in English and French
• A strong advantage
• Previous experience supporting HR leaders or working within a Human Resources environment
• Exposure to executive committees, boards or senior governance forums

Who you are

You are not simply an organizer. You are a trusted partner who brings structure to complexity, builds strong relationships, earns confidence through reliability, and helps senior leaders focus on what matters most.

#LI-Hybrid

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.