Head of Medical, JAPAC at Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Leadership, Medical Strategy, Cross-functional Partnership, Functional Line Management, Talent Development, Medical Governance, Clinical Trends, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Evidence-Generation Initiatives, Compliance, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Coaching, Team Building, Regulatory Knowledge, Market Access

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Title:Head of Medical, JAPAC Company:Ipsen Pharma Singapore PTE. LTD. 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: Job Advertisement Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company? Ipsen is a growing global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care. We aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life, providing effective therapeutic solutions for unmet medical needs through differentiated and innovative medicines in Oncology, Neurosciences, and Rare Diseases. Why Ipsen? Patient-Focused: The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and improving their outcomes is the deliverable of every strategy. Employee Care: We care for our employees, who are the ambassadors making a real difference. Bold Leadership: We attract and develop bold, agile, entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions. Growth Opportunities: We offer a wealth of fulfilling challenges and growth opportunities in a fast-moving, game-changing organization. About the Role The Head of Medical, JAPAC provide medical leadership, leading Ipsen’s medical strategy, direction & programs for the medical function across the region. You will: Identify, lead, and undertake a variety of projects across the affiliates, focusing on building a best-in-class medical affairs group. Lead collaboration with external experts and patient groups, and generate data through liaisons with country medical directors and their teams and cross-functional teams. Provide functional line management to the Country Medical Leads and support the affiliates/countries in the growth and evolution of their teams and services. Liaise regularly and support the various global medical affairs teams Be the first medical point of contact for all affiliate MDs outlined above and will proactively share best practices across the region. Ensure a strong cross-functional partnership with the Regional Head of Commercial and the GMs. Maintain an external focus to stay abreast of clinical trends and medical and compliance challenges, ensuring that Ipsen continually innovates and maintains a competitive edge. Main Responsibilities: Medical Leadership Provide medical leadership for the region, sitting as a member of the Cluster leadership team to ensure medical strategy is aligned with the broader business needs and the Cluster LT is kept appropriately apprised of medical insights and portfolio updates. Represent Ipsen’s CMO and medical leadership both internally and externally Accountable for sign-off of cluster and affiliate annual medical plans aligned to Global Annual Medical Plans (GAMP), Global Brand Strategic Plan (GBSP), and Country Brand Operating Plans (CBOP). Functional Management to Country Medical Leads Support each General Manager/Country Lead with the managerial aspects of each country’s Medical Lead and their teams Support country Medical Leads appraisals, development, and progression Interview and evaluate all new potential medical recruits within the cluster and support the onboarding and development of all new medical employees Identify and lead global and local projects within the cluster Ensure GMA projects of strategic interest and/or operational importance are implemented in the cluster Elevate regional project concepts to VP, GMA International, and/or IMALT and provide a balanced scientific and business rationale Prepare business cases where necessary Identify, contract, and manage external vendors if required Lead & oversee agreed projects within affiliates in conjunction with affiliate medical leads Act as an interface between affiliate and the medical global teams Be identifiable and approachable to respond reactively to a diverse array of ad hoc enquiries generated by affiliate teams Escalate any identified concerns to VP, GMA International and/or GMALT and to suggest a remedial plan Qualifications: Medical doctor or further degree in a scientific discipline, i.e., MD, PhD, PharmD Proven leadership experience as a Medical Director or senior medical affairs leader, ideally with cluster or multi-country oversight within JAPAC. Strong leadership experience, including coaching, talent development, and building high-performing medical teams. Strong experience in medical governance, including compliance with regional regulations and ethical standards. Successful track record in leading clinical and evidence-generation initiatives (e.g., RWE, ISTs, post-marketing studies) and audits. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, highly matrixed, and cross-functional environment, partnering with Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, and other functions. Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels — internal and external. Ability to navigate and build relationships across diverse markets and cultures, with a strong understanding of regional healthcare environments. Excellent project management, organizational skills, and ability to independently prioritize complex and evolving demands. Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and adaptability to change; able to turn insights into actionable strategies. Fluency in English If you feel that this could be the right next step for you, we would be delighted to engage with your application. Ipsen is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. If you feel that this could be the right next step for you, we would be delighted to engage with your application. #LI-HYBRID We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life-changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Learn more about careers with us

Responsibilities

The Head of Medical, JAPAC will provide medical leadership, directing Ipsen’s medical strategy and programs across the region, focusing on building a best-in-class medical affairs group. This role involves functional line management for Country Medical Leads, ensuring alignment of medical plans with business needs, and representing Ipsen's medical leadership internally and externally.