Business Unit Head, Oncology

Title:

Business Unit Head, Oncology

Company:

Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

 

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. 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.

 Our 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!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

Business Unit Head Oncology
Commercial Operations Taiwan
Taipei

At Ipsen, we are committed to creating real impact every day for patients and society. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on transformative medicines in Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience, with a strong culture of trust, collaboration and accountability.

We are seeking a Business Unit Head to lead the Oncology franchise in Taiwan. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for strategy, execution and commercial performance across sales, marketing and distributor management.

Your impact

You will define and drive the strategic direction of the portfolio in Taiwan, ensuring excellence in launch execution, lifecycle management and sustainable growth. Working closely with cross functional partners and the General Manager, you will deliver strong commercial results while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct.

You will lead, develop and inspire a high performing Sales and Marketing team, building strong capabilities and a culture of accountability. You will represent Ipsen with key external stakeholders including healthcare professionals, associations and partners, strengthening our reputation and long-term impact in the Taiwanese healthcare environment.

Key responsibilities

• You will own the Taiwan commercial strategy and P&L, delivering revenue and performance targets.
• You will lead brand strategy, launch planning and execution across marketing and sales.
• You will ensure strong cross functional collaboration with Medical, Business Excellence, Finance and regional teams.
• You will develop accurate forecasts and business cases to support growth opportunities.
• You will build and maintain trusted relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
• You will coach, develop and engage your team to achieve sustainable performance and talent growth.

About you

• You bring extensive experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing, with a strong track record in people leadership and commercial delivery. You are comfortable operating in a complex, highly regulated environment and have successfully led product launches and portfolio growth.
• You combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution, using data and insights to guide decisions. You are a credible leader who can influence across functions and build strong partnerships internally and externally.

Experience and qualifications

• You have at least ten years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including significant people management responsibility.
• You have strong commercial acumen with proven P&L ownership.
• Experience in reimbursement and self-pay markets is essential.
• Exposure to specialty care, urology or neurotoxin products is an advantage.
• A university degree in science, medical or business related disciplines is required.
• Fluent Mandarin and a high level of English are essential.

Why Ipsen

At Ipsen, you will have the opportunity to shape strategy, lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference for patients. We offer a collaborative and empowering environment where leaders are trusted to drive impact and grow their careers.

We 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. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.

Global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, rare disease, and neuroscience. Headquartered in Paris, France.

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