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Ipsen Global

Global biopharma focused on specialty care

Value & Access and Public Affairs Lead - Rare Disease

PR & CommunicationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMunich, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree, ideally in political science, public health, health economics, pharmacy, or a comparable field.
  • Several years of relevant experience in public affairs, government relations, or health-policy institutions such as ministries, associations, authorities, or agencies.
  • An established network of political decision-makers and relevant healthcare stakeholders.
  • In-depth knowledge of the German healthcare system and regulatory decision-making processes, such as AMNOG procedures, G-BA decisions, and reimbursement systems.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry; experience in rare diseases is preferred.
  • Experience preparing position papers, political argumentation, and briefings.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in German and English.
  • Strategic thinking, diplomatic skill, and initiative.
  • Strong organizational skills and project management experience.
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills, including experience working across functions.
  • Demonstrated leadership competence, either professional or disciplinary, intercultural competence, and experience working with international teams.
  • Fluency in spoken and written German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement an integrated Value & Access and Public Affairs strategy that closely connects health-policy advocacy with market-access processes.
  • Manage all relevant market-access activities, including AMNOG procedures, benefit assessments, and dossier preparation.
  • Build and maintain relationships with political decision-makers, authorities, health insurers, associations, and other healthcare stakeholders.
  • Represent the company in health-policy committees, associations, and events, and actively position Ipsen in political decision-making processes.
  • Lead and develop direct reports, including the Public Affairs Manager and Value & Access Manager, and promote collaboration across teams.
  • Coordinate with internal departments including Medical Affairs, Communications, Patient Advocacy, Sales, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure a coherent external presence.
  • Develop position papers, briefings, and lines of argument to support political communications and internal decision-making.
  • Plan, conduct, and follow up on political dialogue formats such as parliamentary evenings, roundtables, and stakeholder workshops.
  • Monitor and analyze health-policy and regulatory developments at national and European levels to identify opportunities and risks early.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable requirements and internal policies across Value & Access and Public Affairs activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in political science, public health, health economics, pharmacy, or a comparable field is ideal.
  • Experience in rare diseases is ideal.

About the Company

Ipsen Global

Global biopharma focused on specialty care

Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical company that concentrates on specialty care, developing and marketing medicines for oncology, neuroscience, and rare diseases. Its products work by treating specific high-need conditions, ranging from historical diarrhea treatment Smecta to modern targeted therapies in cancer and neurological disorders. The company differentiates itself through a focused portfolio in niche therapeutic areas, growth via strategic acquisitions, and a long-standing family heritage that shaped its international expansion and IPO-driven capital for expansion. Its goal is to address unmet medical needs worldwide by providing effective therapies for patients with serious or rare conditions.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Founded
2005

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