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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:\nEarly Development Asset Lead\nDivision / Function: Early Development and Innovation\nSummary / Purpose of the Position\nThe Early Development Asset Lead (EDAL) is a scientific and program leadership role within Ipsen's Early Development and Innovation organization, accountable for integrated development strategy and execution for one or more early-stage therapeutic assets from drug candidate nomination through first-in-human clinical trials.\nThe EDAL leads the Early Development Asset Team (EDT), a cross-functional matrix team spanning clinical, regulatory, CMC, translational, clinical pharmacology, nonclinical safety, and biomarkers, ensuring that each program advances with scientific rigor, strategic clarity, and accountability to portfolio decisions. The EDAL maintains alignment with Therapeutic Area strategy to ensure EDT plans support agreed portfolio priorities, and serves as the scientific champion for assigned programs, articulating project goals, scientific rationale, and clinical line of sight internally and externally. Depending on pipeline needs, the EDAL may represent Early Development in due diligence as the ED lead within a multidisciplinary global team.\nMain Responsibilities / Job Expectations\nProgram Leadership and Strategy\nLeads one or more Early Development Asset Teams.\nOwns integrated program strategy across preclinical, translational, clinical, diagnostic, and regulatory activities.\nDevelops and maintains integrated asset strategy, including target product profile, indication strategy, key development options, competitive context, and evidence required for decision-making.\nEnsures Early Development plans deliver against agreed Therapeutic Area strategy and portfolio priorities, with clear evidence-based rationale for stage-gate investment decisions.\nCross-Functional Planning and Execution\nIntegrates input from critical functions and research teams to develop plans that balance scientific risk, timelines, cost, and clinical proof-of-concept potential.\nEnsures adequate resources to deliver approved plans, proactively identifies risks, and leads mitigation strategies.\nGovernance and Decision-Making\nPresents plans, data, risks, options, and recommendations to governance bodies with scientific credibility, while appropriately leveraging functional expertise.\nTeam Leadership and Communication\nBuilds high-functioning teams through clear communication of program vision, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making expectations.\nMaintains a collaborative, inclusive team environment through influence, coaching, and active stakeholder alignment.\nScientific Leadership and External Evaluation\nServes as the scientific champion for assigned programs, articulating project goals, translational hypotheses, and clinical strategy internally and externally.\nContributes to due diligence for in-licensing opportunities and, depending on experience and pipeline need, may coordinate findings and present recommendations to governance.\nBehaviors and Experience Required\nEducation and Experience\nPhD, MD, PharmD, or relevant advanced degree with a minimum of 10-15 years of multidisciplinary drug development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.\nThe level offered will be commensurate with scope, independence, and depth of prior early development leadership experience.\nScientific and Development Expertise\nIn-depth understanding of oncology required; experience in immuno-oncology and/or ADCs desirable.\nBroad cross-functional drug development knowledge, with experience in more than one functional area, such as nonclinical, translational, regulatory, or clinical development, strongly preferred.\nExpertise in small molecules, biologics, and novel modalities preferred.\nExperience developing and delivering translational strategies, including biomarker and precision medicine approaches in early-phase clinical trials.\nExperience with regulatory filings, including IND/CTA authorship and health authority interactions, required.\nStrong understanding of drug development from discovery through life cycle management.\nLeadership and Matrix Impact\nDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional early development teams, with accountability for integrated program strategy and governance-level presentations.\nProven scientific and leadership performance in a matrix environment, as evidenced by pipeline contributions, publications, and/or patent applications.\nDemonstrated ability to lead decision-making in a multi-regional, diverse matrix environment.\nCommunication and Stakeholder Management\nProficient in written and oral English; French or another European language is an advantage.\nOutstanding communication skills, with the ability to present complex program strategies to senior leadership and governance committees with clarity and scientific credibility.\nAbility to build strong relationships with stakeholders across clinical development, clinical operations, translational pharmacology, regulatory, CMC, commercial, medical, and research functions.\nAbility to integrate scientific, regulatory, clinical, and commercial perspectives into balanced, portfolio-aligned program strategies.\nWays of Working\nStrong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing timelines.\nHigh emotional intelligence, flexibility, and collaborative mindset, with the ability to seek and evaluate diverse viewpoints.\n#LI-MM1 #LI-hybrid\nWe 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. 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