Associate Director, HCP Marketing, Bylvay

Ipsen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Well-being allowance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking an Associate Director, HCP Marketing, Bylvay, to lead US Rare Disease commercial initiatives and support the ongoing launch. You will manage multichannel marketing, peer-to-peer activities, and advisory boards with cross-functional teams to drive near-term revenue goals.

The role requires a strong track record in biopharma commercial marketing, a deep understanding of regulatory guidelines, and experience with launches in rare diseases.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead key marketing initiatives for peer-to-peer tactical plan.
• Develop & execute congress marketing plans and materials.
• Manage speaker bureau content strategy, training and execution.
• Plan and execute advisory boards and multichannel campaigns.
• Ensure compliant execution of promotional activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership across Rare Disease.
• Monitor KPIs and provide performance updates to Rare Disease leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Biopharma commercial experience

Rare disease / specialty marketing

Launch experience

Sales or field-based experience

Communication skills

Budget management

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

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 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.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities

Core Marketing Activities

• 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:

• Cross functional team lead‑stakeholder management:

HOW - 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

• Mentally agile 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 - $220,000

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

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job‑related knowledge and demonstrated skills.

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