Title:Strategy and Value Lead GDIT R&D Medical 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: Job Title: Strategic and Value Lead for R&D Medical Digital & Information Technology Division / Function: R&D and Medical Digital & IT Location: Paris, FR / Paddington, UK / Cambridge, US Summary / purpose of the position The new Strategic and Value Lead serves as a strategic partner to the IT leadership team, aligning strategy with execution across key priorities. The role provides structure, governance, and oversight for transformation efforts, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable value. Positioned at the intersection of technology, value, and change, the Strategy & Value Role enables effective decision-making and drives cross-functional collaboration—especially across IT, R&D, and Medical—while promoting operational discipline and agile ways of working. Main responsibilities / job expectations Strategic Focus & Leadership Alignment Ensure alignment between enterprise goals and IT execution. Support IT leadership in setting priorities, monitoring progress, and enabling decision-making through clear communication, planning, and follow-through. Lead strategic initiatives from definition through delivery and transition to operational support. Program & Portfolio Governance Oversee cross-functional programs and transformation initiatives. Lead roadmap planning, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation activities to ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-value delivery. Provide regular updates to governance bodies and enable informed decision-making. Value Management & Financial Oversight Drive value realization through the definition of KPIs, tracking of business cases, and outcome reporting. Oversee financial performance of strategic initiatives, including coordination with Finance for budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Change Enablement & Ways of Working Support adoption of new operating models, talent strategies, and engagement practices. Promote agile methodologies and continuous improvement through structured change management efforts. Delivery Orchestration & Operational Readiness Coordinate integrated planning across resources, budgets, and capacity. Anticipate and address delivery challenges, escalate issues when needed, and ensure organizational readiness. Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and effectively transitioned into operational support. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Act as a liaison between IT and key internal partners, ensuring transparency, alignment, and shared accountability across R&D, Medical, and enterprise teams. Build strong relationships across all levels and translate technical and strategic content into actionable insights for senior leadership. Team Leadership & People Management Provide day-to-day leadership and professional development support to the Strategy Business Analysts (BAs). Foster a high-performing team culture through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations. Ensure alignment of individual contributions with strategic priorities and promote collaboration across functions. Knowledge, abilities & experience Education / Certifications: Ideal: Master's degree, 6-7 years of experience, including at least three years directing projects Minimum: Master's degree, 4-5 years of experience, including at least one to two years directing projects Project Management training and certification desirable (PMP), but not required. Experience: Experience shaping strategy for a large IT or development organization, contributing to the definition of long-term priorities, operating models, or transformation initiatives. Solid knowledge of purchasing / legal practices and of the IT management process Strong knowledge of the technology landscape supporting Medical Affairs activities, including systems for Patient Centricity, Promotional & Scientific Material Review, Investigator Sponsored Studies, Medical Information Inquiry, and Medical Grants. Familiarity with tools and platforms used in Clinical Development and Portfolio Management, including systems for study planning, execution, and executive reporting. Proven ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence Ten or more years of progressively responsible IT experience, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving or ten years with responsibilities in business department and/or IT projects as project owner. Demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams and managing several external partners Knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major defined PM approaches (for example, PMI, Prince II or agile) Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment where this role may not directly control resources Languages: English, with French preferred Key Technical Competencies Required Demonstrated ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments, proactively identifying tasks, learning new skills as needed, and executing across a wide range of responsibilities with minimal oversight. Knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major defined PM approaches (for example, PMI, Prince II or agile) Knowledge of GxP requirements Previous experience managing Medical and R&D systems Solid experience in the management of matrixed and transverse projects, potentially over several years #LI-MM1 #LI-hybrid Nous nous engageons à créer un lieu de travail où chacun se sent écouté, valorisé et soutenu, où nous incarnons « The Real Us*». La valeur que nous accordons aux différentes perspectives et expériences motive notre engagement en faveur de l'inclusion et de l'égalité des chances. Lorsque nous intégrons des modes de pensée diversifiés, nous prenons des décisions plus réfléchies et découvrons des solutions plus innovantes. Ensemble, nous nous efforçons de mieux comprendre les communautés que nous servons. Cela signifie que nous voulons également vous aider à donner le meilleur de vous-même lorsque vous postulez à un poste chez nous. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements ou d'aide pendant le processus de candidature, veuillez en informer l'équipe de recrutement. Ces informations seront traitées avec soin et n'auront aucune incidence sur le résultat de votre candidature. *Soyons nous-même At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life-changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Learn more about careers with us