Corporate Affairs Lead

Title:

Corporate Affairs Lead

Company:

Ipsen Single Member EPE

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

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Job Description:

Summary & Purpose of the Position

Develop and deliver an aligned Public Affairs, Communications and Patient Advocacy vision, strategy and tactics, managing the company's external reputation, shaping healthcare policy, and ensuring transparent, compliant communication with external stakeholders. Navigate the complex regulatory, access and health policy environment to foster trust with key external stakeholders including the public, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, positioning Ipsen as a partner of choice. Be an active member of Brand Teams and align the Corporate Affairs strategy and tactics to goals linked to the therapeutic areas that Ipsen is engaged with. Help position Ipsen as an employer of choice.

Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

Public Affairs

• Map and analyse the policy priorities of the Government, Ministry of Health and key state institutions to understand how to best leverage Ipsen's unique value proposition to build a strong external reputation, contribute to the health policy landscape and build long-term partnerships with key stakeholders
• Partner closely with Industry Associations, Embassy partners and Chambers of Commerce, aligned with Ipsen's local presence and strategic business needs and goals
• Develop and deliver a local Public Affairs vision, strategy and tactics, based on the Global strategy and aligned with the needs and priorities of the local external environment
• Proactively track and understand key developments and trends in the political environment, creating formal plans for Ipsen's relations with the government and relevant institutions
• Map the external stakeholder environment and develop robust and actionable stakeholder engagement plans to create, build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with key external stakeholders, positioning Ipsen as an industry leader and valued partner (including but not limited to government, MoH, EOF, SFEE, patient associations, healthcare providers, and community partners)
• Ensure access to innovation for patients is central to all Public Affairs strategies and plans
• Help shape relevant policy areas to ensure a strong external environment for Ipsen to operate in
• Provide monitoring, insight, analysis and counsel on external developments and trends to internal stakeholders; provide context, advice and propose actions that help shape local strategies and presence
• Act as corporate spokesperson

External Communications

• Develop media strategies, communication and engagement plans to elevate Ipsen's corporate reputation and share of voice externally. Maximise use of all channels including corporate social platforms
• Align with and leverage the corporate calendar and resources to build on Ipsen's global external presence
• Provide strategic counsel to leadership team on matters related to external and internal corporate communications, crisis management and corporate reputation. Coordinate appropriate training, e.g. media training
• Proactively identify, prepare for, and manage issues as needed, including liaising with appropriate functions to secure approval of media statements and media management

Patient Advocacy

• Together with the cross-functional teams - and in full compliance with local and company regulation and processes - map the patient advocacy environment and develop a patient advocacy strategy and action plan
• Lead local efforts and presence linked to disease awareness and patient activation
• Establish, build, and foster strong relationships with relevant patient groups and organisations, in order to partner on shared objectives in terms of improving patient outcomes, particularly in the areas of Oncology, Neuroscience and Rare Disease
• Align strongly with the Corporate Patient Affairs and Public Affairs teams to ensure consistent and appropriate partnerships and collaborations with patient groups
• Drive our commitment to ethical and compliant operations, including working closely with the Medical team on key topics such as Grants and Donations

Internal Engagement

• Establish, maintain and lead the delivery of an internal rolling communication plan and activities to support employee engagement, maximizing all channels and working in partnership with the GM, HR and Corporate/hub Comms team
• Aligned with the Leadership team and Corporate strategy, create and lead the delivery of the CSR plan for the site

Profile:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Extensive experience in Corporate Affairs (Public Affairs, Communication & Advocacy)
• Strong understanding of the Greek media and health policy landscape
• Strong knowledge of the local political and media landscape, with an extensive & developed network across these stakeholders
• Depth of understanding of pharmaceutical / biotech landscape – policy, access, reimbursement challenges
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with industry associations and business associates
• Naturally collaborative and a strong team player
• Strong strategic mindset coupled with bold and proactive action taking
• Excellent (agile) project management and organization skills: a strong self-starter who takes accountability
• Expertise in launching,  building campaigns and driving long term outcomes while securing short term success:
  • Market understanding & shaping years before launch
  • Supporting price and reimbursement negotiations
  • Supporting patient uptake & defending the price & access post launch
  • Integrated corporate comms i.e. designs and integrates PA narratives into broader corporate and brand comms
  • Digital and AI applied to Corporate affairs
• Integrated corporate comms (PA narratives integrated into broader corporate and brand comms)
• Geo-political navigation savviness: Navigating between the Political & Business world (find the right opportunities to build bridges between the two worlds)
• Business Acumen: deep knowledge of the products, disease, patients we serve

Behavioural Competencies Required

Influences

Communicates Effectively

Drive Vision and Strategy

Instils Trust

Business Insights

Knowledge & Experience

Education / Certifications:

University degree in Communications, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Public Health, Public Affairs, Life sciences or a with a background and experience relevant to the role

Experience:

Senior experience (min. 7 years) of Corporate Affairs (Public Affairs, Communications and Patient Advocacy);

Languages:

Fluency in Greek is required

Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken, is require

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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.

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