JOIN IPSEN – LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN CORPORATE AFFAIRS & EXTERNAL POLICY

Location: London Global Hub – Hybrid
Travel Requirement: Up to 40%
Reporting Line: Senior Director Corporate Affairs & Market Access UK/I
Ipsen is seeking a visionary leader to join our Corporate Affairs and Market Access team. This role is pivotal in shaping Ipsen’s public image, influencing policy, and driving strategic communications across the UK and Ireland. You will collaborate with global colleagues and represent Ipsen at high-profile industry, government, and healthcare events.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS,

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven ability to build relationships with government and key stakeholders.
• Strong communication and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience in public policy and internal communications.
• Deep understanding of UK health policy and system delivery.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS,

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical sector.
• Familiarity with global-local matrix structures.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Public & External Affairs

• Represent Ipsen with government bodies, NHS, foreign embassies, and industry partners.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships to support Ipsen’s initiatives.
• Monitor and interpret health policy developments, validating insights through professional networks.
• Lead Ipsen’s engagement with trade associations and contribute to policy development.
• Advise senior leadership on geopolitical and healthcare policy trends.

Communications & Messaging

• Develop and implement communication strategies aligned with corporate and brand goals.
• Lead internal communication channels and social media strategy.
• Coordinate change communications and foster a culture of transparency and engagement.

Strategy & Governance

• Shape Ipsen’s policy messaging framework and lead consultation responses (e.g., NICE, NHSE, OLS).
• Align programmes of work with corporate goals and prepare executive briefings.
• Act as a liaison between Corporate Affairs and internal departments.