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Title:

Director, US Regulatory Advertising & Promotion (Remote)

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!

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Job Description:

The Director, Commercial Regulatory Affairs will report to the Sr. Director and have accountability for review and approval of promotional and medical communications of assigned brand(s). The Director is responsible for leading interactions with the FDA Office of Product and Drug Promotion pertinent to assigned brand(s). The individual will be responsible for all submission types made to OPDP/FDA. The incumbent's responsibility includes functioning as a leader during review meetings to assure compliance with and evolution of the Promotional Review Committee process enabling business needs to be met efficiently and effectively. Medical communications will be reviewed and approved at MRC in a similar process to PRC. This position requires frequent interaction and strong collaboration with Commercial Marketing, Medical Affairs, PRC/MRC Coordinators, Legal Affairs, Regulatory Affairs Strategy, Labeling Operations and Business Ethics for the purpose of providing regulatory advice and guidance during promotional plan development all the way through to field implementation assuring conformity with FDA requirements, PhRMA DTC Guidelines and Ipsen policies.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on FDA Advertising & Promotion issues for assigned product(s) providing regulatory advice and offering solutions to reconcile regulatory comments on draft promotional materials to maintain compliance with FDA regulations.
• Provide regulatory training as needed on FDA requirements, PhRMA DTC Guidelines and Company policy and leadership on assigned Promotional Review Committee(s) (PRC) with respect to best practices in compliance with company policies and guidelines for PRC processes. Demonstrate leadership as the regulatory reviewer on copy approval teams such that recommendations are recognized as well-reasoned, valid, and appropriate.
• Develop SOPs and work instructions to facilitate stream-lined workflows and encourage proficient practice of process policy.
• Liaise with OPDP/FDA as needed for assigned product(s) serving as our company's single point of contact with FDA on matters related to advertising and promotional materials. Manage interactions with OPDP/APLB, including response to regulatory inquiries, preparation of complete, accurate, high-quality submissions for advisory comments, and as needed discussion with OPDP/APLB staff.
• Foster a business partnership environment grounded in trust and transparency between Regulatory and PRC partner functions in the review and approval of Ipsen product communications.
• Collaborate with partner functions to share commercial regulatory guidance on US Commercial Teams' strategic imperatives.
• Lead PRC teams in management of tasks that help support compliant execution of Marketing tactics and programs: implementing revised product labels in promotional materials, establishing life-cycle of content, appropriate balance and risk information and requisite training materials for reps.

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a minimum of 6 years in regulatory affairs.
• Expert knowledge of advertising promotion regulations and FDA Guidance documents issued with some technical experience in aspects of drug development and labeling.
• Solid experience with promotional and medical review supporting product communications and working with FDA (OPDP, APLB) on advertising and promotion matters.
• Oversee OPDP submissions and author all submissions for assigned products.
• Ability to understand and interpret clinical trial data. Expert understanding of FDA promotional regulations, product, and therapeutic knowledge as well as evidentiary standards required to support product claims.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail. Seasoned ability to spot issues and convey unique product facts, offering ideas and options as guidance to mitigate risks. Ability to articulate the impact to Ipsen associated with insufficient mitigation of risks.
• Ability to influence and interact effectively across relevant functions within Ipsen and with regulators.
• Demonstrate understanding of commercial objectives of the company and how outcomes can be delivered while meeting FDA compliance standards.
• Be an innovator of new ideas and best practices.
• Must anticipate and solve problems
• Recognized as a leader, team player, and possess a cross-functional collaborative skill set.
• Ability to manage multiple activities or projects.

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

• Experience in Rare Diseases, Neuroscience and/or Oncology a plus.

Education / Certifications (essential):

• Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline.

Language(s) (essential):

• Fluent in English.

Language(s) (preferred):

• French is a plus.

The annual base salary range for this role is $177,000-$260,000 USD.

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

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.