Head of Strategic Insights - Paris - Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

Description

Overview

Title: Head of Strategic Insights

Company: 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

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Job Description:

Summary and Purpose of the Position

As the Global Head of Strategic Insights, your role will be pivotal in shaping our business strategy through comprehensive market analysis, forecasting, and data-driven insights. You will lead a team of experts to provide actionable recommendations that drive informed decision-making across the organization. Your efforts will directly contribute to our company's growth, innovation, and market leadership in the dynamic pharmaceutical industry.

Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

• Strategic Insights Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to the Strategic Insights team, overseeing the development and execution of global market research, business intelligence initiatives, and market forecasting.
• Market Analysis: Lead the identification of emerging market trends, opportunities, and challenges that influence our company's portfolio strategy, enabling us to adapt proactively to changing market dynamics.
• Insights Generation: Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, and other departments to gather insights that inform product development, marketing strategies, and go-to-market plans.
• Data-Driven Recommendations: Translate complex data into actionable recommendations, supporting executive decision-making through well-structured insights presentations and reports.
• Forecasting: Develop and implement robust forecasting models and methodologies to anticipate market trends and product demand, aiding in resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including KOLs, regulatory bodies, and industry associations, to ensure a holistic view of the pharmaceutical landscape.
• Team Management: Build, mentor, and guide a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Behavioural Competencies Required

• Strategic Mindset: Anticipates future trends and implications, translating market dynamics and data into long-term strategic insights that shape portfolio direction and business decisions.
• Drives Results: Focuses on translating complex data into actionable recommendations, ensuring insights lead to tangible outcomes that support executive decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborates: Builds strong partnerships across R&D, Commercial, and other functions to integrate diverse perspectives into insights generation, fostering alignment and shared ownership of strategic initiatives.
• Develops Talent: Leads and mentors a high-performing Strategic Insights team, cultivating a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence in market intelligence and forecasting.

Knowledge & Experience

Industry Expertise: Substantial experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with a track record of leading strategic insights, market research, or forecasting functions.

Global Perspective: Proven experience in providing strategic insights in a global context, demonstrating an understanding of diverse market dynamics, regulatory landscapes, and cultural considerations.

Analytical Acumen: Exceptional ability to analyze complex data sets, distill key insights, and formulate strategic recommendations that drive business growth.

Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including leading teams, setting strategic direction, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Advanced Education: A Master's or Ph.D. degree in Business, Life Sciences, Market Research, or a related field is preferred.

Language(s): English

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