Global Head of Communications, Therapeutic Area Neurosciences

Global Head of Communications, Therapeutic Area Neurosciences

Paris

London

Full time

R-19261

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!

Job Description:

WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position

The Global Head of Communications for Neuroscience  will serve as the leading communication business partner for the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area (TA), collaborating with global functions including asset teams, medical affairs, market access & public affairs.

The Global Head of Communications for the Therapeutic Area Neuroscience will lead the development and execution of comprehensive communication strategies including campaigns to support the Neuroscience portfolio. This role is pivotal in enhancing the company's reputation, driving awareness of its Neuroscience initiatives, and ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Communication Plan and Brand Management: Develop and implement global communication strategies that align with the company's objectives on TA Neuroscience
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of a strong brand identity for the Neuroscience therapeutic area, ensuring consistency across all communication channels.
  • Setting annual communications priorities for the Franchise with  clear evaluation measures / KPIs
  • Represent Global communication team as a core member of the Global Brand Teams and Asset Leadership, providing strategic guidance and contribute to recommendations
  • Develop and implement materials and campaigns around medical congresses, pipeline and regulatory milestones, launch preparedness, issues management, market shaping activities, media and channel strategies
  • Ensure co-creation and alignment between affiliates and global strategies and provide strategic direction and creative communication solutions
  • Confirm and manage annual budgets for Franchise and Brand communication, manage and direct relationships with external agencies
  • Facilitate alignment and coordination within the Global Corporate Affairs team; contribute to cross-functional campaigns and approaches; coordinate workflow with global communications team
• Internal comms In partnership with Science communication ensuring effective communication within the organization, fostering a collaborative environment and keeping employees informed about Neuroscience-related developments.
• Digital and Social Media: Partner with digital and social media team members focusing on enhancing the visibility of the Neuroscience therapeutic area, including content creation and engagement initiatives.
• Patient Advocacy: Collaborate with patient advocacy groups to support and communicate the company's commitment to patient care and innovation in Neuroscience.
• Crisis Management: Develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage and mitigate risks related to the Neuroscience therapeutic area.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and industry partners, to promote the company's Neuroscience initiatives.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and initiatives.

HOW - Behavioural Competencies Required

Competency Behavioural Markers 

Drive Vision and Strategy 

- Paints a compelling picture of the vision (future status quo) and strategy that motivates others to action. 

This competency is crucial for developing and implementing global communication strategies that align with the company's objectives on TA Neuroscience. 

Communicates Effectively 

- Asks open questions and digs deeper; shows care and respect for different perspectives (both verbally and non-verbally) and able to relate to other points of view. - Communicates transparently, "tells it how it is" while keeping the communication respectful. - Builds clear and crisp messages with structure and focus, uses visual communication and storytelling to make the message easy to digest and connect with the outcomes. - Demonstrates gravitas. 

Effective communication is essential for ensuring consistency across all communication channels and fostering a collaborative environment within the organization. 

Customer (& Patient) Focus 

- Displays and echoes the "patients' voice" through all touchpoints. - Understands and integrates the patient ecosystem view. - Integrates the patient voice into everything we do. - Ensures we set and shape our "sight" on what matters for patients and society. 

This competency is important for collaborating with patient advocacy groups and ensuring that communication strategies are patient-centric. 

Influences 

- Listens and observes actively (paraphrases, summarizes, uses body language) and reflects on what was said, builds on what others are saying. - Gets insights on objectives of other stakeholders and is able to identify common interests. - Actively seeks "win-win" partnerships/solutions. - Able to embark internal and/or external stakeholders without hierarchical relationships. 

Influencing skills are necessary for engaging with key stakeholders and promoting the company's Neuroscience initiatives. 

Excellence in Execution 

- Approaches priority setting and setting the stage through the lens of execution. - Establishes clarity about the goals, accountabilities, timelines, and next steps; can identify/spot opportunities for real impact on patient and society. - Able to be focused and performance-driven with clear KPIs. - Plans and aligns effectively (steps, resources, timelines etc.); - Displays a commitment to best practice sharing and setting. - Promotes single point of accountabilities. 

This competency ensures that communication strategies are effectively executed and that performance metrics are established and monitored. 

HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• Exceptional communicator (presentation, writing skills…), with the ability to develop a storytelling agenda
• Excellent understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry and applicable rules (including legal, regulatory, ethics & compliance frameworks)
• Ability to comprehend and translate scientific content for lay audience
• Collaborative approach with strong influencing skills
• Results oriented strategic thinker with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Exceptional project and time management skills, with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects from conception to completion and gather metrics to measure success
• Ability to engage with senior leadership to offer strong communication counsel and work with people at all levels of an organization to complete projects in a challenging, demanding, and rapidly changing environment with a “can-do” spirit and flexibility
• Negotiation skills, uses organizational influence, promotes ideas persuasively

Education / Certifications (essential):

•    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, advanced degree a plus

•    Minimum 10 years’ experience in Healthcare Communication, ideally with both in-house and agency experience, country, and above country desirable

Education / Certifications (preferred):

• Relevant disease area experiences are an advantage but not necessary

Language(s) (essential):

• Fluent in English (written & spoken).

Language(s) (preferred):

• Good command of French (written & spoken).

Other Useful Information

Key internal stakeholders: Global functions including commercial, medical affairs, market access & public affairs

Key external contacts: -

Financial budget: N/A

Approximate number of direct reports: No direct reports

Travel requirements: Up to 20%

Current Working-Type possible for the position: Hybrid Working*

* In line with Ipsen Hybrid Working Policy