Strategy and Transformation Director

Main Responsibilities / Job ExpectationsAs a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company, Ipsen improves patients’ lives through research, innovation and the development of transformative medicines in Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience.The Strategy & Transformation team is responsible for the definition, management and oversight of Ipsen’s strategy and transformation roadmap to support the group’s ambition.The Strategy & Transformation Director helps orchestrate the company strategy across Ipsen Divisions & Functions and designs and executes top priority strategic & transformation projects.The roleSupport Senior Management in decision-making related to the overall strategy of the GroupSupport Group transformation by bringing a cross-functional and independent viewLead/support strategic & transformation projects either as project managers or as contributorsOrchestrate the Group’s long-term strategic plans across Group divisions and functionsProduce strategic analysis/benchmarks on a broad range of metrics and KPIsRole model the cultural transformation of IPSEN into a leading global Biotech focused on innovation and specialty carePrimary ResponsibilitiesSupport Executive Leadership Team in the definition of group strategy Work with Executive Vice President, Strategy & Transformation, to develop, align and monitor Ipsen Strategic Priorities and RoadmapCoordinate with Finance on Long Range Plan, leading 10-year strategic plan (approach, deliverables, modelling, risk escalationDrive overall strategic thinking and supporting analytics (P&L analysis, financial indicators, sensitivities, upsides / downsides, Business Development scenarios) with support from a cross divisional teamDrive strategic and transformation projects for IpsenScope and structure functional/business strategic projects: create and implement the project governance, align objectives to Ipsen strategy, involve stakeholders, commit on deadlines, put in place risk mitigation plansEnsure the timely and successful execution of strategic projects: ensure appropriate internal support, monitor delivery of third-party contractorsA variety of projects are led / supported by this group – including integration of new partner(s) or asset(s), evolving strategy or operating model for product/therapeutic areas or geographies, value chain areas, assessing geographic or TA footprint, etc.Provide strategic support to Ipsen teams with high strategic stakes, such as the Asset Team Leads and BD TeamsDrive inclusion of strategy in functional agendas,Provide tools to make appropriate strategic decisions,Where relevant, identify levers of efficiency,Design and produce strategic analyses/benchmarks on a broad range of metrics and KPIs.Stakeholder EngagementDirectors autonomously collaborate with senior leaders and colleagues cross the group. In addition, they engage with Project Leaders from third party contractors, in particular from Strategy & Management Consulting firms.Knowledge, Abilities & ExperienceExperience / Educational Background:PhD, Business school, PharmD, MD, or similar relevant degree(s)8+ years of relevant work experience in life sciences and/or strategy consultingConsulting experience and knowledge of healthcare environment, ideally including a general understanding of drug development, regulatory processes, commercial, medical and market access dynamicsOutstanding track record of success in past professional and academic endeavorsSkills & AttributesStrong social agility required to influence outcomes, working with all levels of the organization, particularly senior leadershipExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort preparing research to facilitate development of solutions that address critical business needsCommunication and interpersonal and facilitation skills necessary to drive alignment, including experience of preparing and delivering presentationsAbility to interface with technical and scientific experts, colleagues across functions and company senior leadershipProven ability to scope, develop, and manage projectsExperience of People Management (consulting or other) and playing active role in coaching and upskilling team members