Director, Portfolio Communications & Advocacy

Ipsen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Director of Portfolio Communications & Advocacy Relations in Cambridge, MA. This senior role shapes and drives integrated communications across Ipsen’s portfolio, influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align strategic priorities with patient-centered outcomes.

The leader will oversee high-profile initiatives, partner with external stakeholders, and ensure launch readiness and reputation management across the North American market.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in biopharmaceutical, healthcare or healthcare communications environments.
• Experience leading product communications, advocacy relations and launch communications.
• Proven ability to partner with senior executives and influence strategic decisions.
• Deep understanding of North American healthcare landscape and patient advocacy environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and major product launches in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Corporate Affairs across multiple therapeutic areas, in-market brands and future launches.
• Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead development and execution of integrated communications and advocacy strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Shape launch readiness and commercialization by embedding Corporate Affairs into planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive enterprise-wide alignment across Corporate Affairs, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and other teams.

Skills

Biopharmaceutical communications

Advocacy relations

Launch communications

Executive influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Director of Portfolio Communications & Advocacy Relations in Cambridge, MA. This senior role shapes and drives integrated communications across Ipsen’s portfolio, influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align strategic priorities with patient-centered outcomes.

The leader will oversee high-profile initiatives, partner with external stakeholders, and ensure launch readiness and reputation management across the North American market.