Ipsen Biopharm Ltd Posted November 5, 2026

Program Manager - New Product Introduction & Commercial Readiness

Wrexham, United Kingdom Full time
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About this opportunity

Title:

Program Manager - New Product Introduction & Commercial Readiness

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm 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:

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Pharma Company of the Year 2025 and 2026, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

Program Manager - New Product Introduction & Commercial Readiness

Are you an experienced Program/Project Manager with a passion for bringing new products from R&D into commercial manufacturing? We are looking for a strategic and driven leader to oversee the successful introduction of new pharmaceutical products into commercial production and manage product transfers between manufacturing facilities.

In this highly visible role, you will partner with cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, MS&T, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Regulatory and R&D to ensure products are launched successfully, on time, and in line with quality and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) and commercial readiness programmes from development through to commercial launch.

Develop and execute programme plans, ensuring delivery against timelines, milestones, budgets and business objectives.

Drive commercial readiness activities, including capacity planning, resource allocation and facility preparedness for commercial-scale manufacturing.

Identify, assess and mitigate programme risks to ensure successful project outcomes.

Lead and influence cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across key stakeholders.

Monitor programme performance, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Key requirements:

Previous experience as a Program/Project Manager leading new product introduction or commercial readiness programs/projects in the manufacturing of pharma industry

Experience of tech and/or facility transfer

PMP or Prince2 certified

Adept at driving programmes forward in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and proactively engaging stakeholders and project teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited by the challenge of leading critical product launch and commercial readiness programmes that directly support patients worldwide, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and play a key role in delivering innovative medicines to patients while shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Wrexham, United Kingdom
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 574 comparable Manager Manufacturing & CMC roles across 95 biopharma companies.

574Comparable roles tracked
545Currently active
95Companies hiring similar roles
40Countries represented

Salary context

167 of 574 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Warehouse Associate I (M-F 11am-7:30pm) · AbbVie $16/hr – $29/hr (≈ $33,280–$60,320/yr)
Highest disclosed · Associate Director / Director - Biologics Drug Product Development · AbbVie $160,500/yr – $305,000/yr
Peer group range $46,800 – $232,750 (median $164,288)

Where these roles are based

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United States317
India50
Japan23
Ireland22
Netherlands19
China18

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Seniority mix

574 of 574 peers have a known seniority level

Manager335
Associate141
Associate Director98

Therapeutic area mix

6 of 574 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease3
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Immunology1

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