Global Brand Lead, Migraine at Ipsen | Cambridge, MA | $233K/yr – $341K/yr

Ipsen

Global Brand Lead, Migraine

Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

$233K/yr – $341K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Ipsen’s global migraine franchise strategy and US-led launch excellence for Dysport migraine and IPN10200.

Own global migraine franchise strategy and US-led launch readiness.
Must-have: 15+ years pharma/biotech and launch leadership.
Standout: Deep US migraine ecosystem and cross-functional global leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Define and lead the global migraine franchise strategy, ensuring clear differentiation and long-term value creation for Dysport migraine and IPN10200.
Shape the commercial vision for chronic and episodic migraine, identifying opportunities to redefine treatment paradigms and establish Ipsen as a leader in neuromodulator-based migraine therapy.
Develop the Integrated Global Brand Plan aligned with the Integrated Asset Strategy led by the Therapeutic Lead.
Drive long-term franchise planning, including lifecycle management, indication sequencing, and portfolio expansion opportunities.
Lead global launch preparation for Dysport in migraine, ensuring a differentiated positioning versus established therapies and emerging competitors.
Define target patient segments, value proposition, and positioning strategy grounded in clinical differentiation and real-world value.
Develop global launch playbooks, messaging frameworks, and commercialization models scalable across priority markets.
Partner with regions and affiliates to ensure US-led launch excellence and global adaptation.
Drive launch readiness frameworks, KPIs, and performance dashboards to ensure execution excellence.
Support the early commercial strategy for IPN10200, ensuring development decisions are informed by customer insights, market dynamics, and future value positioning.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Proven experience leading major product launches, particularly in the US market, including DTC campaigns
Strong expertise in migraine, neuroscience, or other large specialty markets with a consumer centric focus.
Demonstrated ability to build global brands with significant growth potential.
Good understanding of US healthcare ecosystem including payers, IDNs, and specialty care pathways.
Track record of leading cross-functional teams in complex global organizations.
Several years of experience leading marketing and/or brand teams (including direct reports)
Able to work from our Cambridge, MA HQ on a flexible hybrid model
Able to travel domestically and internationally
BA/BS in Business, Economics, Life Sciences or related discipline is required

Preferred

MBA or equivalent business qualification is preferred
Experience in migraine launches or franchises (e.g., CGRP inhibitors, Gepants, neuromodulators) is an advantage
Experience working across US, EU, and international markets
Additional languages e.g., French or other a benefit

Benefits

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.

Ipsen

We are a global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on bringing transformative medicines to patients in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience.Our pipeline is fueled by external innovation and supported by nearly 100 years of development experience and global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K. Our teams in more than 40 countries and our partnerships around the world enable us to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries.For more information, visit ipsen.com.Pauta exclusiva para México:Clave de Autorización COFEPRIS: 243300201B1962 CONSULTE A SU MÉDICO.

Founded in 1987

Paris, Île-de-France, FRA

6.5K employees (363 in marketing)

www.ipsen.com