Global Brand Lead, Navtemadlin

Biopharma Careers; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Well-being allowance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Ipsen Global Brand Lead, Navtemadlin, based in the United States, will shape and deliver the brand strategy, lead late-stage planning, and mobilize global, regional, and US teams to ensure launch readiness and long-term value.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in pharma/biotech with global launch experience in oncology or hematology, and strong cross-functional leadership across Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including global or regional marketing, brand strategy, asset strategy and launch leadership roles.
• Demonstrated late-stage development, pre-launch, and global launch experience, including in the U.S
• Experience in oncology and especially in hematology is preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and executing global brand strategies in collaboration with Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Development, and Commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the integrated brand strategy for Navtemadlin to maximize long-term asset value and patient impact.
• Lead late-stage development commercialization planning and launch readiness activities for a Phase 3 oncology therapeutic, with a strong focus on US market requirements.
• Drive lifecycle management strategies that accelerate growth, expand market opportunities, and sustain brand performance.
• Lead and influence a global matrix team across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Finance, Supply Chain, and other key functions.
• Leverage customer, patient, competitor, and market insights to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and inform strategic choices.

Skills

Brand strategy

Launch leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Market access

US market experience

Oncology

Hematology

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in business or life sciences

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Title

Global Brand Lead, Navtemadlin

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 Global Brand Lead, Navtemadlin (GBL, Nav) is a senior commercial leader responsible for shaping and delivering the brand strategy for Navtemadlin, a Phase 3 oncology therapeutic in late-stage development. Based in the US, this role leads integrated brand planning, translates asset strategy into clear commercial priorities, and mobilizes cross-functional global, regional, and US teams to support late-stage development, launch readiness, and long-term brand value.

Reporting to the Asset Lead, Navtemadlin, the GBL is especially critical where disciplined late-stage development planning, strong launch execution, and deep understanding of the US oncology market are required. The Brand Lead will bring strategic marketing expertise, strong scientific and commercial acumen, and the ability to lead through influence across Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Insights, Finance, Supply, Legal, Business Ethics, Digital / Customer Experience, and priority affiliate teams.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, externally oriented, and execution-focused leader with demonstrated late-stage development and launch experience in oncology; hematology experience is preferred.

Main Responsibilities

Brand Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Develop and execute the integrated brand strategy for Navtemadlin to maximize long-term asset value and patient impact.
• Translate portfolio and asset objectives into clear commercial priorities, strategic initiatives, and measurable business outcomes.

Launch & Growth Execution

• Lead late-stage development commercialization planning and launch readiness activities for a Phase 3 oncology therapeutic, with a strong focus on US market requirements.
• Drive lifecycle management strategies that accelerate growth, expand market opportunities, and sustain brand performance.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and influence a global matrix team across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Finance, Supply Chain, and other key functions.
• Build alignment across global and local stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making and execution.

Customer & Market Insight

• Leverage customer, patient, competitor, and market insights to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and inform strategic choices.
• Ensure strategies are grounded in evolving market dynamics and stakeholder needs.

Performance & Governance

• Define performance metrics, monitor results, and drive course corrections to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure all activities are executed in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Knowledge & Experience

Education / Certifications

• BA/BS (undergraduate degree) in business or life sciences is required
• MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Knowledge & Experience (essential)

• 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including global or regional marketing, brand strategy, asset strategy and launch leadership roles.
• Demonstrated late-stage development, pre-launch, and global launch experience, including in the U.S
• Experience in oncology and especially in hematology is preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and executing global brand strategies in collaboration with Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Development, and Commercial functions.
• Strong understanding of launch readiness, lifecycle management, evidence generation, market access across major markets, and global-to-local execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional, cross-cultural matrix teams with and without direct authority.

Language(s) (preferred)

• Fluent English is required
• Additional languages e.g., French or other a benefit

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $232,500 - $320,000

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.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity 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.