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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.\nOur 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!\nFor more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.\nJob Description:\n[Position]\nJob Title: Brand Manager, Rare Disease\nDivision / Function: Rare Disease, Oncology & Rare Disease Business Unit\nReporting To: Rare Disease Commercial Lead\nBrand Portfolio: Bylvay, Iqirvo\nLocation: Seoul, Korea\n[Job Description]\nMarket Development, Patient Finding & Access\nLead initiatives to improve patient identification, diagnosis, referral and treatment initiation across the rare disease ecosystem.\nDrive market development, access and launch-readiness activities for current and future Rare Disease brands.\nIdentify opportunities to expand diagnosis, access, treatment adoption and long-term patient value\nEngage relevant external stakeholders to better understand unmet needs and support ecosystem development\nPortfolio & Brand Strategy\nDevelop and execute integrated portfolio and brand strategies for Bylvay and Iqirvo.\nLead annual and long-range brand planning, including strategic priorities, performance objectives and success measures.\nTranslate customer insights, market dynamics and scientific developments into actionable commercial strategies.\nDefine differentiated positioning, messaging and engagement strategies aligned with local regulations and company governance.\nServe as the internal expert and brand champion for the Rare Disease portfolio.\n Customer Engagement & Field Excellence\nTranslate brand strategy into effective customer and account-level execution in partnership with the sales team (KAMs).\nDefine customer engagement priorities, targeting and fit-for-purpose omnichannel strategies across the patient and customer journey.\nEnsure field teams are equipped with appropriate training, tools and materials to execute effectively and compliantly.\nCapture field and customer insights to continuously optimize brand plans and campaigns.\nCross-Functional & External Stakeholder Leadership\nLead alignment and execution across Commercial, Medical, Value & Access, Regulatory, Compliance, Corporate Affairs, Business Excellence, Finance and Supply functions.\nFacilitate brand governance and decision-making forums, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.\nInfluence stakeholders and drive alignment around shared portfolio priorities.\nCollaborate with regional and global teams to adapt strategies and maximize local opportunities.\nBusiness Performance & Resource Management\nDevelop sales, patient, supply and financial forecasts supported by clear assumptions and scenario planning.\nManage portfolio budgets and resource allocation to maximize business and patient impact.\nMonitor key performance indicators and recommend actions to improve performance.\nManage agencies and external partners to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.\nEnsure disciplined project management across portfolio priorities and strategic initiatives.\n[Knowledge, abilities & experience]\nEducation / Certifications:\n- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Public Health or a related discipline.\n- Advanced business or scientific qualifications are considered an advantage.\nExperience:\n- Typically five or more years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical marketing, brand management or a comparable commercial role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.\n- Experience in Rare Disease is highly desirable.\n- Experience in patient finding, market development, product launch, access expansion or lifecycle management is highly desirable.\n- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory and Compliance stakeholders.\nAbilities:\n- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate diverse insights into focused choices and executable plans.\n- Ability to prioritize 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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. 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