Early Development Asset Lead

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Early Development Asset Lead Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd About Ipsen:

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Job Description:

Early Development Asset Lead Division / Function:
Early Development and Innovation Summary / Purpose of the Position The 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.

The 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.

Main Responsibilities / Job Expectations Program Leadership and Strategy
• Leads one or more Early Development Asset Teams.
• Owns integrated program strategy across preclinical, translational, clinical, diagnostic, and regulatory activities.
• Develops and maintains integrated asset strategy, including target product profile, indication strategy, key development options, competitive context, and evidence required for decision-making.
• Ensures Early Development plans deliver against agreed Therapeutic Area strategy and portfolio priorities, with clear evidence-based rationale for stage-gate investment decisions.

Cross-Functional Planning and Execution
• Integrates input from critical functions and research teams to develop plans that balance scientific risk, timelines, cost, and clinical proof-of-concept potential.
• Ensures adequate resources to deliver approved plans, proactively identifies risks, and leads mitigation strategies.

Governance and Decision-Making
• Presents plans, data, risks, options, and recommendations to governance bodies with scientific credibility, while appropriately leveraging functional expertise.

Team Leadership and Communication
• Builds high-functioning teams through clear communication of program vision, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making expectations.
• Maintains a collaborative, inclusive team environment through influence, coaching, and active stakeholder alignment.

Scientific Leadership and External Evaluation
• Serves as the scientific champion for assigned programs, articulating project goals,…