Associate Director, Commercial/Sales Operations, Rare Disease Business Unit
- Pay
- $143,250 – $210,000 per year
- Location
- Cambridge (US)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- commercial operations
- cross-functional leadership
- CRM platforms
Also useful
- Veeva
- field sales operations
About the role
Title: Associate Director, Commercial/Sales Operations, Rare Disease Business Unit 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!
About the role
The Associate Director, Commercial Operations is responsible for serving as the strategic link between the Rare Disease Business Unit (RDBU) Commercial Operations organization and field teams, ensuring alignment, communication, and execution of key business priorities.
The role partners closely with the National Sales Director and Head of Thought Leader Liaisons (TLLs) to enhance field engagement, drive cross-functional execution, and improve field effectiveness.
The Associate Director leads initiatives that strengthen collaboration between the home office and field organization, enables successful implementation of commercial strategies and capabilities, and translates field insights into actionable solutions that support organizational performance and overall operation of the business unit.
WHAT - Main Responsibilities Field Partnership & Engagement Serve as the primary liaison between the RBDU home office and field teams (Sales and TLL), ensuring alignment on business priorities and initiatives Partner closely with the National Sales Director and Head of TLLs to enhance field culture, engagement, and organizational effectiveness Lead planning and execution of key field meetings, communications, and leadership engagement activities Represent field perspectives and insights to inform leadership decision-making Commercial Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership Drive successful implementation of commercial initiatives through collaboration across RBDU Operations and Training as well as Medical, BOS, and V&A teams Collaborate on the development, enhancement, and deployment of field tools and processes, including CRM, Veeva, targeting, and customer engagement platforms Support rollout and adoption of new commercial strategies, capabilities, and organizational initiatives Act as a key integrator across functions to remove barriers and accelerate business priorities Facilitate communication and alignment between regional leadership teams and home office stakeholders Field Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement Identify field challenges, operational gaps, and development opportunities through ongoing engagement with Sales and TLL teams Partner with field and commercial leadership to develop and implement solutions that improve impact Collaborate with Training and Analytics partners to design and execute programs that strengthen field capabilities and improve execution Monitor and evaluate the impact of field initiatives, providing recommendations to optimize outcomes and support achievement of business objectives.
HOW - Knowledge & Experience Knowledge & Experience (essential): A Minimum of 8 years of pharma/biotech industry experience with a breadth of knowledge in Sales & Marketing Ability to prepare & deliver impactful presentations, supported with data Analytical background with the ability to integrate multiple data sets, analyze large data sets and create quick turnaround executive summaries Ability to work with multiple internal cross-functional teams and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Proven track record of effective project management and producing results as a team and/or individual contributor Working within an environment of strict compliance to all appropriate regulatory guidelines to successfully design and execute tactics, programs and tools that achieve business objectives Knowledge & Experience (preferred): 2+ years of Management or Strategy Consulting experience, within a Life Sciences or Pharma/Biotech practice Experience in Pharma/Biotech field sales, or sales operations Experience with specialty / rare disease data & analytics Pharma/Biotech launch experience Education / Certifications BA/BS is required; MBA is strongly preferred Compensation The annual base salary range for this position is $143,250 - $210,000 This job is eligible to participate in our short-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, 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". 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. 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.
From Ipsen's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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