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Ipsen

Head of Early Development Asset Operations

Ipsen

Senior Director leading operational delivery of Early Development programs at Ipsen. Driving cross-functional collaboration and supporting innovative therapies through various milestones.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in project management within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, with a strong focus on operational execution and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in driving innovative therapies through all stages of drug development, from preclinical to commercialization.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipPharmaceutical R&DDrug Development KnowledgeInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementDrug DevelopmentOperational ExecutionPortfolio ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeClinical DevelopmentCommercializationAsset Centric Model (ACM)Development Scenarios GenerationBiotech Industry Experience
Soft Skills
LeadershipFacilitation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationHigh-Performance Culture Commitment
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreePhD (Ideal)
Industry Keywords
BiotechPharmaceuticalHealth CareGlobal Drug DevelopmentCross-Functional Matrix Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive successful operational execution of Early Development programs acting as Project Manager, the single point of accountability for operational support to the asset teams
  • Lead and support a team of Project Managers responsible for supporting operational delivery of the portfolio of Early Development programs
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration in advancing a portfolio of innovative therapies through preclinical, clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestones
  • Ensure constant fit of activities and processes to business needs and Asset Centric Model (ACM) requirements
  • Facilitate effective, science-based business decisions including the generation of multiple development scenarios/options as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, or Business school and/or master’s degree
  • Scientific background, PhD is ideal
  • 15+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry, including 5+ years in project management or leadership of cross-functional matrix teams
  • Experience at a global drug development team level with knowledge of drug development through commercialization
  • Prior experience of people management
  • Minimum: English
  • Ideal additional language: French
  • Robust background in pharmaceutical R&D project management, team leadership experience, and a commitment to fostering a high-performance culture
  • Significant cross-functional team management experience
  • Demonstrated Leadership skills including Interpersonal and facilitation skills necessary to drive alignment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities