Head of Growth Acceleration International
At a glance
Director-level Growth Marketing role at Ipsen. Paris · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Get regional launch plans ready for priority products and coordinate delivery with global, regional and country teams
- Bring commercial, medical, market access, supply chain and finance teams into alignment around launch execution
- Help country affiliates shape their go-to-market approach and improve customer engagement and commercial operations
- Run regional commercial planning, select growth priorities across markets and connect global brand direction with local plans
- Share market insights and effective practices across countries while testing practical uses of AI-enabled capabilities
What you bring
- Substantial experience in commercial strategy, marketing, business leadership or a related area
- A record of leading brands at local, regional or global level
- Strong business judgment, analytical ability and skill in persuading stakeholders across complex organizations
- A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, life sciences or a related subject
Who this fits
This director-level role suits a senior commercial leader with international or multi-market experience, especially in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or healthcare. You will work across countries and functions, influencing leaders without relying on a single-team remit. The role is based in London or Paris on a hybrid basis.
From the employer
Title:
Head of Growth Acceleration InternationalCompany:
Ipsen Pharma (SAS)
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:
Head of Growth Acceleration International
Location: London, UK or Paris, France | Hybrid
Reporting to: VP, Head of Commercial & Partner Excellence
The Opportunity
We are looking for a strategic commercial leader to shape and accelerate long-term growth across an international region.
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on launch excellence, commercial planning, go-to-market strategy and operating model effectiveness. You will work closely with country leaders, global brand teams and cross-functional partners to ensure markets are equipped to maximise growth opportunities and deliver execution excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Launch Readiness & Growth Initiatives
- Lead regional launch readiness activities for key strategic assets and growth drivers.
- Partner with global, regional and local stakeholders to deliver excellence in launch planning and execution.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain and Finance.
- Establish and continuously enhance launch excellence frameworks and best practices across markets.
Go-to-Market & Operating Model Excellence
- Support affiliates in designing and optimising go-to-market models.
- Drive improvements in customer engagement and commercial operating effectiveness.
- Benchmark market approaches against industry best practice and identify opportunities for innovation.
- Facilitate the exchange of strategic insights, capabilities and best practices across countries.
Commercial Planning & Strategic Growth
- Lead and coordinate regional commercial planning processes.
- Identify and prioritise strategic growth opportunities across markets.
- Ensure alignment between global brand strategies and local execution plans.
- Partner with global teams to help shape future commercial strategies and priorities.
- Champion innovation and the practical application of emerging capabilities, including AI-enabled solutions.
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in commercial strategy, marketing, business leadership or related functions.
- Proven success in brand leadership across local, regional or global environments.
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders in complex matrix organisations.
- Strong analytical, communication and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience as a Marketing Lead, Business Unit Head, Commercial Excellence Leader or similar senior commercial role.
- International and multi-market leadership experience.
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare sector experience.
- Experience leading major launches, go-to-market transformations or commercial capability initiatives.
- Interest or experience in AI, digital transformation or emerging commercial capabilities.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
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