Ipsen

Ipsen

Vice President, Head of External Innovation China, Strategy & Operations

Cambridge (US) · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$263k-$350kDetected 30 days ago
Contract ManagementIntellectual PropertyResearchAnimal StudiesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Title: Vice President, Head of External Innovation China, Strategy & Operations 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.

Responsibilities

  • We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact.
  • Collaborate with other functions within Ipsen to contribute to overall operational execution and approach in China.
  • Collaborate with Early Development (ED) strategy and operations to ensure strong relationships and delivery of both the REI and ED departments.
  • Establish and maintain External Innovation capabilities to identify asset opportunities early and to maximize the company's opportunity to successfully identify and close partnership opportunities:
  • Expand Ipsen visibility and Partner of Choice status globally with a focus on Chona and surrounding territories as well as connect Ipsen's global hubs with local/regional biopharma ecosystems.
  • Maintain and enhance close working relationships between Research and External Innovation with other Ipsen functions - ensure clear and frequent communication as well as fully aligned strategic and operational plans.
  • The individual is responsible for building capabilities and technical skills within his/her group to ensure effective high-quality delivery.
  • Examples delivered through external collaborations and deals and/or multi-partner constructs will be highly valued.
  • Ability to cultivate and develop long term productive relationships with potential external partners

Requirements

  • Develop / maintain tools and processes required for opportunity identification / sourcing, evaluation, and internal / external communication.

Compensation

  • The annual base salary range for this position is $262,500-$350,000

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • The position is a critical leadership role and will (1) lead Ipsen's External Innovation strategy and execution in China plus surrounding territories across all Ipsen Therapeutic Areas, (2) partner with the equivalent VP in Global partnering to define overall GPEI strategy and deliver operational excellence in dealmaking and (3) ensure closer collaboration between research and External Innovation (REI) and Early Development for more efficient delivery of the early portfolio.
  • The incumbent will spearhead efforts to develop the vision for Ipsen External Innovation (EI) in China across therapeutic areas and identify, evaluate and secure Rare Disease, Neuroscience and Oncology external opportunities at all stages from the region.
  • The role will also collaborate with other Ipsen functions e.g. Regulatory, Therapeutic Area (TA) and Clinical Development Operations (CDO) to enhance Ipsen's overall R&D strategy and approach in China.
  • The incumbent will be responsible for recruitment of Ipsen staff in China as direct report(s).

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