Senior Director, Oncology External Engagement

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 235,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Director, Oncology External Engagement to lead the Thought Leader Liaison team, Clinical Nurse Educator Team, and Strategic Partnerships within the Oncology Commercial unit.

This senior role reports to SVP & Franchise Head and is pivotal for external engagement and strategic partnerships. You will shape launch and lifecycle strategies, influence franchise plans, coach leaders, and drive data‑driven performance while managing

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive pharmaceutical/biotech commercial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading leaders and managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Proven success leading oncology product launches and commercialization strategies.
• Experience in both solid tumors & hematology preferred.
• Prior experience in products and launches with extensive market shaping activities.
• Experience influencing executive-level business decisions in a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and transformation.
• Strong strategic planning and business acumen with experience translating strategy into execution.
• 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.
• Willingness/ability to travel domestically. International travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term external engagement strategy aligned with Oncology Business Unit growth objectives and launch priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the SVP & Franchise Head and OBU Leadership Team on customer engagement, stakeholder trends, and market dynamics.
• Influence oncology franchise strategy by providing insights from national thought leaders, key accounts, advocacy organizations, and healthcare systems.
• Anticipate market, policy, reimbursement, and treatment landscape changes and proactively adapt engagement strategies.
• Drive sustainable business growth and organizational performance through strategic leadership, data‑driven decision making, and execution excellence.
• Lead customer engagement strategy and field execution for new product launches, indications, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Drive organizational readiness and capability development to support future portfolio expansion.
• Establishing an effective team and a high‑performance culture for OBU TLL, CNE and Strategic Partnerships organization.
• Setting clear business objectives and vision for the organization.
• Leveraging data and analytics to drive results and optimize performance.
• Supporting an effective key account management process.
• Support the optimization of BU training and development.
• Supporting the upskilling of the organization through various training and learning opportunities.
• Attract and retain top talent; effectively manage performance.
• Drive a culture of transparency, candor and accountability.

Skills

Team leadership

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Project management

Travel willingness

Job description

Title and Company

Senior Director, Oncology External Engagement 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

Summary

The Senior Director Oncology Business Unit External Engagement (TLLs, CNEs and Strategic Partnerships) is a key leadership role within the Oncology Commercial team. The position will report to the Senior Vice President & Franchise Head, Oncology Business Unit and will be a critical member of the Oncology Business Unit leadership team. The role will lead the Thought Leader Liaison team, the Clinical Nurse Educator Team and the Director of Strategic Partnerships. Effective customer engagement, robust clinical acumen, leading and working through others, obsessive customer centricity, a proven track record of driving performance and results, the ability to set a vision and establish clear goals and the ability to effectively coach, lead and manage performance will be critical in this role. Leadership skills and a proven track record of building and executing commercial plans in collaboration with multiple cross‑functional partners will be critical in this role. The ability to work closely with each of the US Oncology Marketing Teams to align on short‑term and long‑term commercial strategies will be important for success. This role will also work cross functionally to help bring programs and resources to fruition in support of the Oncology BU.

Main Responsibilities & Job Expectations

• Develop and execute the long-term external engagement strategy aligned with Oncology Business Unit growth objectives and launch priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the SVP & Franchise Head and OBU Leadership Team on customer engagement, stakeholder trends, and market dynamics.
• Influence oncology franchise strategy by providing insights from national thought leaders, key accounts, advocacy organizations, and healthcare systems.
• Anticipate market, policy, reimbursement, and treatment landscape changes and proactively adapt engagement strategies.
• Drive sustainable business growth and organizational performance through strategic leadership, data‑driven decision making, and execution excellence.
• Lead customer engagement strategy and field execution for new product launches, indications, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Drive organizational readiness and capability development to support future portfolio expansion.
• Establishing an effective team and a high‑performance culture for OBU TLL, CNE and Strategic Partnerships organization.
• Setting clear business objectives and vision for the organization.
• Leveraging data and analytics to drive results and optimize performance.
• Supporting an effective key account management process.
• Support the optimization of BU training and development.
• Supporting the upskilling of the organization through various training and learning opportunities.
• Attract and retain top talent; effectively manage performance.
• Drive a culture of transparency, candor and accountability.

Knowledge, Abilities & Education

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive pharmaceutical/biotech commercial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading leaders and managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Proven success leading oncology product launches and commercialization strategies.
• Experience in both solid tumors & hematology preferred.
• Prior experience in products and launches with extensive market shaping activities.
• Experience influencing executive‑level business decisions in a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and transformation.
• Strong strategic planning and business acumen with experience translating strategy into execution.
• 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.
• Ability to positively connect across multiple stakeholders, including experience of working with senior leaders across the US and in multiple time zones.
• Effective profit and loss (P&L) management experience.
• Excellent analytical, skills and understanding of business analytics tools.
• A track record of successful projects delivery and positive performance results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to interface with both internal and external stakeholders, cross‑functional partners, alliance partners, and senior management.
• 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.
• Willingness/ability to travel domestically. International travel may be required.

Key Technical Competencies Required

• Demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to influence others.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple internal cross‑functional teams and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong scientific/medical aptitude and experience.
• 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.
• Willingness/ability to travel domestically. International travel may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $235,000-$340,000. 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.

Equal Opportunity 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. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life‑changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.