VIE - Global DEI Specialist

Title:

VIE - Global DEI Specialist

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:

V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise) is a program run by Business France, a French government agency. It allows young professionals from the European Economic Area to work for a French company outside of France for a limited period. Participants are not Ipsen employees but have a special V.I.E status.

To take part in the program, there are specific eligibility criteria that must be met and will be verified by Business France. Those who do not meet the eligibility criteria cannot be part of this program but can apply to other opportunities within Ipsen.

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Support the Global Head of Culture and DEI in designing, implementing, and monitoring Ipsen’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy. This role focuses exclusively on DEI initiatives, ensuring they are embedded across HR processes and business practices, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

Main responsibilities

DEI Strategy implementation: Support the execution of Ipsen’s global DEI strategy and roadmap by:

• Coordinating DEI governance activities, including preparation for Global Diversity & Inclusion Council meetings and regular contact with regional leads / ERGs / Talent networks / HR Cluster heads

• Supporting the partnering with HR COEs to integrate DEI principles into Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Compensation & Benefits

• Acting as a liaison for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensuring alignment with global DEI priorities and supporting local chapters

• Supporting the implementation of action plans to foster inclusion across dimensions such as Gender, LGBTQIA+, Cultural Diversity, and Disability (including neurodiversity) and in the business

DEI Events and Communications:

• Drive the organization of the Global DEI calendar of events, in close partnership with communications and with the regional leads, in order to raise awareness of different lived experiences

• Maintain DEI page on My Ipsen and the global DEI sharepoint; support ERGs with maintaining their own sharepoint sites

Data Analytics & Insights:

• Support the analysis of DEI-related data (e.g., representation, inclusion scores, engagement metrics)

• Maintain dashboards to support the provision of insights

Internal & External Partnerships:

• Build strong relationships with HR Business Partners and COEs to ensure DEI integration

• Support management of external partnerships (eg Equileap, HBA, Stonewall, MindGym,…)

Budget management:

• Coordinate budget tracking and reviews

Key technical competencies required

• DEI Expertise: Strong understanding of DEI concepts, trends, and best practices

• Data Analysis: Ability to interpret DEI metrics

• Project Management: Skilled in planning and executing projects involving different stakeholders across different functions and geographies.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to collaborate across functions and geographies

• Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to diverse perspectives and global contexts.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• Deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts, unconscious bias, cultural competence, and inclusive leadership, with some familiarity with global DEI trends

• Knowledge of HR functions such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Compensation & Benefits, with ability to embed DEI principles into these processes.

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects

• Exposure to tracking budgets &  managing vendor relationships

• Experience of working in a DEI focused role ideally at national level in Europe or North America

Education / Certifications (essential): HR related certification

Language(s) (essential): Fluent in English

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.