Head of Growth Acceleration International

Ipsen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 118,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking a strategic Head of Growth Acceleration International to shape and accelerate long-term growth across London and Paris markets in a hybrid setup. You will lead regional launch readiness, drive commercial planning, and align go-to-market strategies with global brands and local execution plans.

This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and adoption of AI-enabled capabilities to optimise market performance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial strategy, marketing or related functions.
• Proven success in brand leadership across local, regional or global environments.

Responsibilities

• Launch readiness & growth initiatives across regions and key assets.
• Go-to-market design and operating model improvements across markets.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Coordinate regional commercial planning and prioritise strategic growth opportunities.
• Champion AI-enabled capabilities and emerging commercial technologies.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Marketing leadership

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Life Sciences or related

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

**Head of Growth Acceleration International****Location**: London, UK or Paris, France | Hybrid**Reporting to**: VP, Head of Commercial & Partner Excellence**The Opportunity**We are looking for a strategic commercial leader to shape and accelerate long-term growth across an international region.This is a high-impact leadership role focused on launch excellence, commercial planning, go-to-market strategy and operating model effectiveness. You will work closely with country leaders, global brand teams and cross-functional partners to ensure markets are equipped to maximise growth opportunities and deliver execution excellence.**Key Responsibilities*** Launch Readiness & Growth Initiatives* Lead regional launch readiness activities for key strategic assets and growth drivers.* Partner with global, regional and local stakeholders to deliver excellence in launch planning and execution.* Drive cross-functional alignment across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain and Finance.* Establish and continuously enhance launch excellence frameworks and best practices across markets.**Go-to-Market & Operating Model Excellence*** Support affiliates in designing and optimising go-to-market models.* Drive improvements in customer engagement and commercial operating effectiveness.* Benchmark market approaches against industry best practice and identify opportunities for innovation.* Facilitate the exchange of strategic insights, capabilities and best practices across countries**.****Commercial Planning & Strategic Growth*** Lead and coordinate regional commercial planning processes.* Identify and prioritise strategic growth opportunities across markets.* Ensure alignment between global brand strategies and local execution plans.* Partner with global teams to help shape future commercial strategies and priorities.* Champion innovation and the practical application of emerging capabilities, including AI-enabled solutions.**Candidate Profile****Essential Experience*** Significant experience in commercial strategy, marketing, business leadership or related functions.* Proven success in brand leadership across local, regional or global environments.* Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.* Demonstrated ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders in complex matrix organisations.* Strong analytical, communication and executive presentation skills.**Preferred Experience*** Experience as a Marketing Lead, Business Unit Head, Commercial Excellence Leader or similar senior commercial role.* International and multi-market leadership experience.* Pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare sector experience.* Experience leading major launches, go-to-market transformations or commercial capability initiatives.* Interest or experience in AI, digital transformation or emerging commercial capabilities.**Education*** Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Life Sciences or a related discipline.* MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.