Lead of Growth Acceleration International

About this role

Responsibilities

• Performance Management & Business Insights
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of performance tracking frameworks and KPIs.
• Partner with global and regional stakeholders to establish consistent performance measurement across markets.
• Act as a custodian of performance metrics, ensuring alignment and adoption across countries.
• Support long-range planning and strategic business reviews through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Growth Opportunity Identification
• Analyse commercial, market, patient and financial data to identify growth opportunities and performance gaps.
• Conduct deep-dives with affiliates to understand root causes of underperformance and develop actionable solutions.
• Prepare executive-level insights and recommendations for senior leadership discussions.
• Drive country performance reviews and follow-up actions to improve business results.
• Business Process & Operational Excellence
• Lead key performance management processes in collaboration with global and regional teams.
• Drive execution and tracking of strategic action plans across markets.
• Continuously improve performance-related business processes and decision-making capabilities.
• Champion the adoption of AI-enabled approaches to enhance business performance and operational effectiveness.
• Candidate Profile
• Essential Experience
• Experience in commercial operations, brand management, business excellence or a similar strategic commercial function.
• Strong commercial acumen with an established track record of delivering business results.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with experience translating data into actionable insights.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across a complex matrix environment.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or similarly regulated industry experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Preferred Experience
• Experience leading Business Excellence or Commercial Excellence initiatives at country or regional level.
• Exposure to international or multi-market environments.
• Experience with performance management frameworks, AI tools, business intelligence platforms or advanced analytics.
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Analytics, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.

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: Lead, Growth Acceleration International Location : London, UK or Paris, France | Hybrid Reporting to : VP, Head of Commercial & Partner Excellence The Opportunity We are seeking a commercially minded leader to drive business performance, identify growth opportunities and accelerate execution across a diverse international region. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, commercial excellence and business performance. Working closely with country leadership teams and global stakeholders, you will help shape performance management frameworks, uncover growth opportunities and ensure execution against strategic priorities.