Portfolio Communications & Advocacy Director

Ipsen ADR; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Well-being allowance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Director, Portfolio Communications and Advocacy Relations to shape and drive integrated communications across Ipsen's portfolio, including growth brands and future launches.

You will translate business priorities into strategic corporate affairs initiatives, lead high-profile programs, manage budgets and vendor partnerships, and align the North American approach with global priorities.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in biopharmaceutical, healthcare, or healthcare communications.
• Experience leading product communications, advocacy relations and launch communications.
• Deep understanding of the North American healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Corporate Affairs across multiple therapeutic areas and launches.
• Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Lead development and execution of integrated communications and advocacy strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Shape launch readiness and commercialization strategies within launch planning and market preparation.
• Identify opportunities and risks, developing proactive stakeholder strategies.
• Drive enterprise-wide alignment among Corporate Affairs, Commercial, Medical, MA, Regulatory, Legal and others.
• Create multichannel programs to maximize reach and impact.
• Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders to advance disease education and Ipsen's reputation.
• Partner with global Corporate Affairs to align with North American priorities.
• Anticipate complex issues and lead response planning with senior leadership.
• Oversee vendor partnerships and budgeting to optimize investments.
• Act as a visible Corporate Affairs leader and Ipsen ambassador.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Executive advisory

Integrated communications

Launch communications

Healthcare communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Director, Portfolio Communications and Advocacy Relations to shape and drive integrated communications across Ipsen's portfolio, including growth brands and future launches.

You will translate business priorities into strategic corporate affairs initiatives, lead high-profile programs, manage budgets and vendor partnerships, and align the North American approach with global priorities.