Sr. Director / Director, Neuroscience External Engagement

Title:

Sr. Director / Director, Neuroscience External Engagement

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.

 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:

The Senior Director / Director, Neuroscience External Engagement is a key leadership role within the Neuroscience Commercial team and will will report to the Vice President & Franchise Head of the Neuroscience Business Unit. This role will be critical in leading and developing strategies that support Key Thought Leaders (KTLs) and key National Associations in the areas of Adult Spasticity, Cervical Dystonia, Pediatric Spasticity and future anticipated indications for Dysport, such as Migraine, in addition to other pipeline Neuroscience assets.  This role will aim to gain market insights, uncover collaboration & strategic partnership opportunities, and foster productive KTL relationships to advance advocacy for the Ipsen Neuroscience Franchise at large practices, major institutions throughout the US, and Key National Associations. 

This role will also work cross functionally to help bring programs and resources to fruition in support of the Neuroscience BU.

Note that this is a field based role.

Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

• Lead development & execution of our Neuroscience KTL engagement strategy, in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, V&A & Medical teams, to drive advocacy for Dysport and Ipsen.
• Develop and maintain advocacy for Ipsen and Dysport with current key national and regional thought leaders in the treatment of Adult Spasticity, Cervical Dystonia, Pediatric Spasticity and future anticipated indications, such as Migraine.  Through engagement and interaction with KTLs at large practices and major institutions, gather insights, identify and anticipate trends and act on unmet client needs.
• Identification and development of advocacy for Ipsen and Dysport with future thought leaders in the treatment of Adult Spasticity, Cervical Dystonia, Pediatric Spasticity and future anticipated indications for Dysport, such as Migraine, in addition to other pipeline Neuroscience assets.
• Lead development & execution of Ipsen’s Neuroscience related advisory boards and strategic consultations.  Works closely with Marketing, Medical & other key internal stakeholder teams to develop and implement the programs.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the Neuroscience conference strategy for all relevant conferences. Works closely with Marketing & Medical to implement plan and facilitate cross-functional coordination at conferences.
• Lead strategic direction & planning for key Resident & Fellow program engagement across the country. 
• Co-lead KTL strategic mapping for key thought leaders in Migraine (future anticipated indication), in collaboration with Medical team.
• Lead strategic direction & foster strong relationships with key national associations including AAPM&R, AAP, AAN, AHS, etc.
• Manage and deliver on impactful KTL engagement activities / projects with minimal oversight.
• Understand and leverage competitive, economic and business factors that may shape the future of Neuroscience.

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