Senior Product Manager

Title:

Senior Product Manager

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

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!

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Job Description:

Summary

The Senior Product Manager (SPM), Neuroscience Marketing  is a key role on the Neuroscience Commercial Team and will report to the Senior Director, Neuroscience Marketing. The successful candidate will lead US marketing initiatives focused on driving customer conversion to help the Dysport team achieve near-term revenue goals that deliver on ambitious brand growth.  Key promotional activities and responsibilities include yearly Dysport tactical planning, the development and execution of Injector training programs that leads to customer conversion.

Included in the scope will be planning and execution of the Neuroscience Speakers Bureau, consistent tracking of KPIs associated with all responsible tactics, day to day sales team partnership, POA/NBM lead, and marketing budget management. The SPM will also be responsible for collaboration with training and field leadership to ensure best in class training for the field force.

Cross-functional collaboration skills and proven track record of building and executing marketing project plans on time and on budget, in collaboration with multiple cross-functional partners will be critical in this role.

Main responsibilities / job expectations 

Core Marketing Activities

Brand tactical planning and development

Support development of brand content for peer to peer education, aligned to key brand messaging

Lead the development of all promotional and education / training initiatives including brand speaker bureau

KTL engagement planning – actively foster key external relationships related to Speakers Bureau and other tactical development

Develop and monitor KPIs for all responsible initiatives and communicate performance on a regular basis

Ensure compliant execution of all promotional activities

Effective Cross Functional Collaboration With:

Neuro field leadership to gain alignment and provide support with sales force execution and other business needs

V&A, Medical and other key cross functional brand team members on brand promotional development, execution and performance management

Incorporate insights from primary and secondary research into development of field promotional tactics

Work with advanced analytics to ensure appropriate understanding and implementation of brand strategy

Knowledge, abilities & experience

BA/BS in marketing or related field, MBA is a plus

At least 6 years of progressive biopharmaceutical marketing, demonstrating strong tactical execution

Neuroscience and/or specialty experience a strong plus

Biopharma sales experience a plus

Demonstrated ability to achieve key milestones and business objectives working with peers and colleagues with and without direct authority

Demonstrated organization skills with proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, to meet deadlines and budget

Effectively manage and provide direction to agency teams

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of the organization; strong presentation skills required

Excellent skills in MS Office (excel, word, powerpoint, outlook)

Ability to travel (20%)

Key Technical Competencies Required

Proven cross-functional collaboration skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to influence others

Ability to work with multiple internal cross-functional teams and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated consistent track record of success

Strong scientific/medical aptitude

Demonstrated success in project, vendor, and experience managing large budgets

Knowledge of the AMA, ACCME, PhRMA and FDA regulations associated with promotion and industry-supported scientific education activities

Working within an environment of strict compliance to all appropriate regulatory guidelines to successfully design and execute tactics, programs and tools that achieve business objectives

Excellent written and verbal skills; strong interpersonal communication skills

Willingness/ability to travel domestically

The annual base salary range for this position is $127,500 - $187,000

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.

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. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.