Associate Director, HCP Marketing, Bylvay

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Group medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks an Associate Director of HCP Marketing for the Bylvay brand to drive U.S. rare disease marketing initiatives and support the ongoing launch in PFIC and Alagille syndrome.

The role focuses on multichannel engagement, advisory boards, and KPIs with cross-functional partners. The candidate will lead traditional and peer-to-peer marketing activities, ensuring compliant promotional tactics while collaborating with field leadership, analytics, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of biopharma commercial experience and 5+ years in pharma marketing.
• Successful launch experience in rare disease or specialty categories.
• Sales or field experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive practical solutions.
• Knowledge of AMA/ACCME/FDA promotional guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional marketing initiatives for the Bylvay brand.
• Develop and execute multichannel HCP marketing plans.
• Manage advisory boards, speaker bureau programs, and congress materials.
• Monitor KPIs and adjust tactics with Rare Disease leadership.
• Ensure compliant execution of promotional activities.
• Collaborate with Thought Leader Engagement and Sales training teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Biopharma commercial experience

Rare disease launch experience

Sales or field-based experience

Adaptability

Strong communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

PharmD or MBA preferred

Job description

Title

Associate Director, HCP Marketing, Bylvay Company:Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

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

The Associate Director, HCP Marketing, Bylvay is a key role on the Rare Disease Commercial Team. The candidate will support U.S. marketing initiatives and key promotional activities to help the Bylvay brand team achieve near‑term revenue goals and support the ongoing successful launch in rare disease. Bylvay is approved for PFIC and Alagille syndrome, with research ongoing in additional rare cholestatic liver diseases.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will encompass traditional HCP marketing as well as peer to peer marketing activities (congresses & speaker bureau), brand planning, development of marketing materials and messages for multichannel engagement focused on advisory boards, educational programs and KOL engagements. The role will include execution of both personal and non-personal promotional tactics. The role will require collaboration with Thought Leader Engagement Team, Field leadership, Sales training, medical affairs, legal & business ethics.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead key initiatives to implement Peer to Peer tactical plan
• Development & execution congress marketing plans & materials
• Speaker bureau content strategy, training, execution & ongoing management
• Advisory board planning and execution
• Amplify peer to peer messaging through multichannel engagement tactics
• Develop and monitor KPIs for brand tactical plan and communicate performance vs leading and lagging indicator to Rare Disease leadership
• Contribute to Brand Planning and Tactical Plan development for the Rare Disease portfolio
• Ensure compliant execution of all promotional activities

Cross Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Rare disease field leadership to provide support with sales force execution and gain feedback and insights to adjust and enhance materials / messages
• Other brands teams within marketing to ensure cohesive delivery of portfolio strategy and unified external voice to customers
• Thought Leader Liaison team & Sales Leadership on marketing material development, execution and performance
• Promotional review committee to ensure compliant development of field resources in line with the strategy
• Business ethics & legal team to ensure compliant development and implementation of projects
• Cross functional team lead‑stakeholder management: Incorporate insights from primary and secondary research into development of field promotional tactics
• Share leadership responsibilities for regular cross‑functional meetings including congress planning, bureau operations and brand team meetings
• Work with advanced analytics to ensure appropriate understanding and implementation of brand strategy.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven cross‑functional leadership skills to lead across a complex matrix
• At least 10 years of Biopharma commercial experience; minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology commercial marketing experience
• Successful launch experience in the rare or specialty categories
• Sales or field‑based experience strongly preferred
• Mental agility and solutions‑oriented, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly, and drive practical solutions in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to influence others
• Ability to work with multiple internal cross‑functional teams and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated consistent track record of success
• Strong scientific/medical aptitude and experience
• Significant experience in, and knowledge of Rare Disease with complex science and reimbursement
• Demonstrated success in project, vendor, and experience managing large budgets
• Knowledge of the AMA, ACCME, PhRMA and FDA regulations associated with promotion and industry‑supported scientific education activities.
• Working within an environment of strict compliance to all appropriate regulatory guidelines to successfully design and execute tactics, programs and tools that achieve business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal communication skills

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent is required
• PharmD or MBA is preferred

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $193,500 - $215,000. This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) with company contributions
• Group medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well‑being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

EEO / DEI Statement

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact.