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Ipsen · 1 week ago

Chief of Staff/Head of Operations

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Ipsen is seeking a Chief of Staff/Head of Operations to serve as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the Chief Product Officer. This role is responsible for ensuring alignment of priorities, driving execution of key initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives.

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalProduct Research

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensure alignment with Ipsen’s Asset-Centric Model and its effective operations at different stages of the lifecycle

Act as a strategic advisor to the CPO on topics including but not limited to assets in the current portfolio, external business development, and on performance management

Support in review of long-term disease area and portfolio strategies, risks and opportunities

Serve as Secretary to the Global Business Operations Committee (GBOC), enabling governance and enterprise-wide decision-making

Lead high-impact initiatives including strategic/operational planning, change programs, and portfolio optimization

Coordinate the integration of acquired assets (as applicable) in collaboration with asset leads and cross-functional stakeholders

Work with the GPPS Leadership Team, driving clarity and alignment on priorities

Manage the GPPS operations including strategic events, milestones, and key deliverables

Oversee execution of key initiatives, proactively resolving risks and issues

Support operational readiness and execution. As applicable, review, design, and execute operational improvements; define knowledge and skills gaps and help address them

Lead development of business and operational reviews to senior executives

Optimize GPPS Leadership Team meetings for strategic and operational focus

Track and follow up on GPPS priorities and KPIs to ensure accountability

Promote key initiatives across the organization, amplifying impact through various functions

Foster collaboration and act as liaison across divisions (R&D, Commercial, Medical and others)

Qualification

Pharmaceutical industry experienceProduct strategy managementExecutive stakeholder managementCross-functional leadershipChange managementAnalytical skillsMBAAdvanced degreeOrganizational savvyStrategic agilityDrives resultsEnglishPresentation skills

Required

Significant experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with a successful track record in product strategy/pipeline management, business /P&L management, and/or R&D

Strong analytical and commercial/marketing skills

Proven track record in leading cross-functional strategic initiatives within a global, matrixed organization

Experience in executive-level stakeholder management and presentation skills, including supporting C-suite leaders

Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational complexity and influence without formal authority

Experience in change management and transformation programs, ideally across multiple geographies

BS required, MBA of advanced degree (PhD, MD) highly preferred. With focus in Life Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare management or a related field

Master's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field

MBA or equivalent is highly preferred, especially with a focus on strategy, operations, or healthcare management

English

Company

Ipsen

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Ipsen is a global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care.

Founded in 1929

Boulogne-billancourt, Ile-de-France, FRA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.ipsen.com

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