Director, Due Diligence and Integration

Title:

Director, Due Diligence and Integration

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

 

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:

Summary / purpose of the position

The Due Diligence and Integration Director is a key player responsible to drive the assessment of external programs/entities to support Ipsen’s external innovation objectives. Once transacted, he/she would plan and lead the onboarding, transition, and integration of the acquired assets into the Ipsen ecosystem. Identified as a key corporate pillar, the individual will play an important role in fulfilling the global partnering/external innovation driven growth of Ipsen portfolio. He/she would collaborate with enterprise wide cross-functional SMEs and stakeholders including Therapeutic Area Units, R&D functions, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Patient Safety, Technical Operation, Corporate Functions including Finance, Legal/IP, etc. to run a robust diligence and fully integrated recommendation that guides ELT-level decision making on the transaction, followed by post-transaction seamless integration to the Ipsen pipeline/portfolio.

Main responsibilities / job expectations

Due Diligence

• Direct key R&D stakeholders to ensure stage appropriate participation of relevant functions to support pre-DD assessment and drive confirmatory due diligence of external programs/entities
• Manage access to data rooms/internal repositories, and drive data request process to ensure thorough review of science, modality, MoA, clinical/regulatory viability, and CMC feasibility
• Structure and lead regular meetings and coordinate discussions with internal stakeholders, and external parties, as necessary
• Drive generation of integrated global development plan for the asset/s including risk-mapping and life-cycle management potential 
• Collaborate with finance to generate development cost models; and provide Probability of Success matrix to support generation of business case and valuation models
• Summarize the assessment in a stage-gated manner to generate a consolidated cross-functional report including clear recommendations, interdependencies, risks profiles and mitigation plans
• Prepare and present material for various governance meetings to support decision making process  
• Collaborate with deal team during confirmatory diligence, support preparation of transaction in accordance to deal rational, development plans, and financial models
• Track and manage archival of due diligence assignments supporting the M&A initiatives across all therapeutic areas
• Partner with the Ipsen due diligence community to ensure Ipsen processes/playbook and functional support remain state-of-the-art per industry standards
• Assemble onboarding package capturing all relevant due diligence material to support launch of project/asset teams 
• Manage virtual data rooms including clean rooms/teams; facilitate the data request process pre-close
• Collaborate with Ipsen stakeholders including relevant corporate functions to define the integration objectives, formulate pre-integration/integration plans to meet these objectives in accordance with the deal model expectations  
• Work closely with Finance to ensure development costs (external and internal) are appropriately reflected and accounted for the execution  
• Support identification of areas for transition support, facilitate development of Transition Services Agreements including cost/resource requirements, and oversee administration of the services
• Partner with management and staff including that from the acquired businesses to execute integration plan, assimilate into Ipsen, and achieve targets during integration/transition phases
• Assist in execution of business initiatives during integration/transition period to ensure achievement of financial goals and leading indicators
• Serve as visible leader and representative from Ipsen to demonstrate culture, values of organization, and welcome new colleagues
• Partner with integration community to ensure the Ipsen processes/playbook remain state-of-the-art per industry standards

Knowledge, abilities & experience

Education / Certifications:

• Master’s Degree in Science is a must; PhD/Project Management certification is a plus
• 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry or healthcare consulting with cross-functional hands-on roles; working knowledge of the drug development process
• Direct experience conducting/participating in due diligence and integration is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication and organization skills
• Strong project management skills with ability to navigate within matrix environment and collaborative teamwork – bring the best out of the team members
• Applies emerging knowledge and trends; builds strong relationships; contributes to expertise within and beyond assigned area

Experience:

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development and LCM strategies
• SME in one of the functional areas such as clinical, preclinical, CMC, regulatory, medical, commercial
• Leading projects such as Technology Transfer, New Product Introductions, Development from discovery through to commercialization, Regulatory filings, etc is a plus

Languages:

• Languages: Verbal and written proficiency in English mandatory; verbal proficiency in French a plus

Key Technical Competencies Required

Technical Competencies:

• Good understanding of drug development and its various phases (pre-clinical, clinical phases, registration, post-approval/LCM)
• Strong analytical skills for integrating and interpreting interdisciplinary project information
• Excellent project management skills (including knowledge and risk management) and ability to inform decision making

Soft skills:

• Problem solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives, solve issues, anticipate problems and achieve objectives
• Strong communication, networking and stakeholder management skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Show courage. Work constructively under pressure. Good clarity of judgment and effectiveness at implementation of solutions
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity
• Strong conflict management and facilitation skills

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. conducts background screening, reference checks, and drug testing as part of its pre-employment screening process. This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.  The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned.

All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values.

The annual base salary range for this position is $177,000-259,600.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program as well as our long-term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a 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.

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.

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. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.