Science Communications Senior Manager - 12-month fixed term (CDD)

Title:

Science Communications Senior Manager - 12-month fixed term (CDD)

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!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Head of Global Science Communications who will be part of the Corporate Affairs team building and elevating Ipsen’s reputation as a science-driven company, both internally and externally. Working closely with Global R&D, medical and partnering teams you will work across ongoing research programs executing cutting-edge science with the potential to bring transformational treatments to patients across our three therapeutic areas of Oncology, Rare Disease & Neuroscience in Ipsen’s pipeline as well as amplify our scientific execution in existing therapeutic areas. Furthermore, this role will support all communications as Ipsen executes their external innovation strategy, bringing in new modalities and new therapeutic areas into Ipsen’s portfolio.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

• Creating and executing communications campaigns for R&D programs across Ipsen’s pipeline and ongoing medical studies to support safe and effective use of our medicines
• External visibility and reputation of Ipsen as a science-driven company through telling the stories of our science, our assets and our people
• Awareness day activities for science-led milestones, e.g. disease awareness days, or corporate days
• Conference visibility activities including booth content, social media, thought leadership
• Support with Executive Visibility for members of Ipsen’s Executive Leadership Team across all Ipsen owned channels
• Working with Global Head of Media Relations to identify, prepare for and execute media interviews for Ipsen’s Executive Leadership Team members
• Preparation of all communications materials relating to pipeline program announcements or ongoing Phase IV or RWE studies, and/or other publications
• Preparation of all communications materials announcing new partnerships/additions to Ipsen’s pipeline through external innovation strategy
• Internal communication and leadership for R&D and medical functions including preparation and execution of Town halls, internal articles profiling key deliverables and activities, internal-focused events to educate and inform colleagues of key deliverables
• Creation and updates to core resources and materials relating to Ipsen’s R&D, medical and Global partnering.
• Bi-annual updates to Ipsen.com science-focused content
• Social media content development

HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

•  Experience in defining, developing and executing strategic communications programs at a global or local level covering internal and external stakeholders needs.
• Experience in scientific and medical communications supporting R&D, brand or franchise positionings. Preference for experience in Ipsen's strategic areas of Oncology, Rare Disease, Neuroscience.
• Strong experience and capabilities in written materials across range of audiences from HCPs, general public, patients, scientists, biotech. 
• Strong project management skills.
• Internal communications experience including community management
   

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

•  Scientific background preferred but not essential.
• Leadership communications experience preferred.
• Experienced communications individual with at least 5 years experience. In house experience preferred but not essential.
   

Education / Certifications (essential):

•  Degree-level education

Language(s) (essential):

• English and French

Other Useful Information

Key internal stakeholders: Global & country corporate affairs teams, Medical, R&D, External Innovation, Partnering teams.

Key external contacts: Agency partners & suppliers.

Travel requirements: Up to 40%

Current Working-Type possible for the position (tick as appropriate): Hybrid Working

This position is advertised in English, as fluency in English is required for the role

Dans le cadre de ses recrutements IPSEN s’engage au respect de l’égalité de traitement des candidats, indépendamment du sexe, de l’âge, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'origine ethnique, de la couleur de la peau, de la nationalité, du handicap ou de l'appartenance à un syndicat.