Strategy and Value Lead GDIT R&D Medical

Strategy and Value Lead – Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

Ipsen is a mid‑sized global biopharmaceutical company focused on transformative medicines in oncology, rare disease, and neuroscience.

The Strategy & Value Lead serves as a strategic partner to the IT leadership team, aligning strategy with execution across key priorities. The role provides structure, governance, and oversight for transformation efforts, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable value.

• Strategic Focus & Leadership Alignment
  • Ensure alignment between enterprise goals and IT execution.
  • Support IT leadership in setting priorities, monitoring progress, and enabling decision‑making through clear communication, planning, and follow‑through.
  • Lead strategic initiatives from definition through delivery and transition to operational support.
• Program & Portfolio Governance
  • Oversee cross‑functional programs and transformation initiatives.
  • Lead roadmap planning, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation activities to ensure on‑time, on‑scope, and on‑value delivery.
  • Provide regular updates to governance bodies and enable informed decision‑making.
• Value Management & Financial Oversight
  • Drive value realization through the definition of KPIs, tracking of business cases, and outcome reporting.
  • Oversee financial performance of strategic initiatives, including coordination with Finance for budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Change Enablement & Ways of Working
  • Support adoption of new operating models, talent strategies, and engagement practices.
  • Promote agile methodologies and continuous improvement through structured change management efforts.
• Delivery Orchestration & Operational Readiness
  • Coordinate integrated planning across resources, budgets, and capacity.
  • Anticipate and address delivery challenges, escalating issues when needed, and ensuring organizational readiness.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and effectively transitioned into operational support.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Act as a liaison between IT and key internal partners, ensuring transparency, alignment, and shared accountability across R&D, Medical, and enterprise teams.
  • Build strong relationships across all levels and translate technical and strategic content into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Team Leadership & People Management
  • Provide day‑to‑day leadership and professional development support to the Strategy Business Analysts (BAs).
  • Foster a high‑performing team culture through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations.
  • Ensure alignment of individual contributions with strategic priorities and promote collaboration across functions.

• Education / Certifications: Master’s degree; 4‑7 years of experience including 1‑2+ years directing projects. Project Management training and certification (PMP, Prince
  
  II, or agile) desirable.
• Experience: Shaping strategy for a large IT or development organization; defining long‑term priorities, operating models, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing/legal practices and IT management processes.
• Deep understanding of the technology landscape supporting Medical Affairs activities (Patient Centricity, Promotional & Scientific Material Review, Investigator‑Sponsored Studies, Medical Information Inquiry, Medical Grants).
• Familiarity with Clinical Development and Portfolio Management platforms, including study planning, execution, and executive reporting systems.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain high customer trust.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible IT experience with business problem‑solving focus.
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing multiple external partners.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI, Prince
  
  II, agile).
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in environments with limited direct resource control.
• Language:
  English (French preferred).
• Knowledge of GxP requirements and experience managing Medical and R&D systems.
• Experience managing matrixed, transverse projects over several years.

Salary: $177,000–$259,600 base, plus short‑term and long‑term incentives. Benefits include 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, winter shutdown, well‑being allowance, commuter benefits, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be assessed based on qualifications, experience, and the fit for the role.