Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting & Performance LeadIPSEN

Ipsen est un groupe biopharmaceutique mondial de taille moyenne, spécialisé dans les médicaments transformateurs dans trois aires thérapeutiques : l'oncologie, les maladies rares et les neurosciences. Forts de près de 100 ans d'expérience en développement, avec des Hubs mondiaux aux États-Unis, en France et au Royaume-Uni, nous focalisons nos efforts là où les besoins médicaux non satisfaits sont importants, grâce à la recherche et à l'innovation.

Nos équipes passionnées, présentes dans plus de 40 pays, se concentrent sur l'essentiel et s'efforcent chaque jour d'apporter des médicaments aux patients dans 88 pays. Nous construisons un environnement de travail qui met en avant un leadership centré sur l'humain et favorise une culture de collaboration, d'excellence et d'impact. Au sein d'Ipsen, chaque individu est encouragé à être soi-même, à grandir et à s'épanouir aux côtés du succès de l'entreprise. Rejoignez-nous dans notre démarche vers une croissance durable, en créant un impact réel sur les patients et la société.

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Summary & Purpose of the Position

We are a global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on bringing transformative medicines to patients in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience.

Our pipeline is fueled by internal and external innovation and supported by nearly 100 years of development experience and global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K. Our teams in more than 40 countries and our partnerships around the world enable us to bring medicines to patients in more than 100 countries.

Our shared purpose drives us to create a healthier, more resilient future for people and the planet.

We are redefining what it means to lead responsibly, with a bold commitment to protecting the environment, advancing patient care and empowering our people and communities. Sustainability is fully embedded in our business strategy: Focus. Together. For patients and society. Sustainability is a strategic asset for Ipsen, integral to achieving our company's long-term vision.

The ESG Reporting & Performance Lead will drive Ipsen's reporting and disclosure agenda by engaging, guiding, and energizing a network of internal contributors. Beyond compliance, the role anticipates evolving sustainability expectations and ensures that the real impact of Ipsen's efforts is visible and compelling. In doing so, the role strengthens Ipsen's credibility, transparency, and reputation with employees, leaders, and external stakeholders alike.

Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

The ESG Reporting & Performance Lead will play a pivotal role in advancing Ipsen's sustainability journey through five core dimensions:

• Compliant and Impact-Driven Communication & Reporting

Lead flagship reporting: Co-ordinate, program manage and deliver Ipsen's annual Sustainability Statement (CSRD) and prepare content for other external reporting (Integrated Annual Report, etc.)

Oversee ESG ratings and questionnaires: Manage submissions for S&P Global, UN Global Compact, and other ratings/indices, from collaborator engagement and data collection to submission, gap-closing, and follow-up.

Ensure accuracy & consistency: Proactively monitor published ESG ratings and reports, addressing errors with providers. Ensure alignment across all disclosures.

Strengthen reporting systems: Develop and maintain robust ESG reporting processes, tools, and governance to guarantee timeliness, accuracy, audit-readiness, and transparency.

Collaborate across functions: Work with all departments to embed ESG data and practices into business processes.

Tailor communication: Provide reporting outputs adapted to different audiences (executive committees, board members, investors, employees, external stakeholders), balancing compliance with storytelling and impact.

External support coordination: Manage external assurance (auditors, taxonomy consultants, etc.) to ensure high-quality and credible reporting.

• Drive the implementation of the sustainability strategy

Assist with the definition, methodology, and tracking of relevant KPIs to accurately reflect strategic priorities.

Establish / enhance robust processes for collecting and validating KPI data.

Develop and maintain a clear and up-to-date dashboard to track progress of strategically important Sustainability KPIs over time.

• Assessment & Benchmarking

Monitor evolving regulations: Track and interpret changes in CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, SEC Climate, TCFD, ISSB, and other sustainability frameworks to ensure Ipsen's readiness.

Framework alignment: Ensure adherence to leading international reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, ESRS) and incorporate them into Ipsen's reporting strategy.

Benchmark externally: Compare Ipsen's reporting practices with peers and industry leaders, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Improve tools: Evaluate and implement sustainability reporting technologies and solutions to meet evolving business requirements.

Integrate insights: Translate regulatory and benchmarking learnings into enhancements in Ipsen's reporting processes and strategic positioning.

• Capability building & training

Design and deliver targeted sustainability training to build knowledge and capability across the organization. Own and lead the strategic 'Leaders driving Sustainability' program

Tools & methodologies: Develop and maintain practical reporting tools, standardized methodologies, playbooks, and guidance to ensure consistent application.

Operational excellence & continuous improvement: Enable user-friendly reporting processes, continuously improved based on regulatory changes, feedback, and reporting cycle learnings.

• Engagement & Change Enablement

Strengthen internal understanding: Engage employees and leaders to ensure Ipsen's sustainability performance is clearly understood, meaningful, and inspiring. Foster pride and ownership by connecting reporting outcomes to daily actions and long-term impact.

Drive external credibility: Communicate Ipsen's sustainability efforts transparently to external stakeholders, reinforcing Ipsen's reputation as a responsible business.

Manage stakeholder interactions: Coordinate Ipsen's responses to ESG rating agencies and investors, maintaining a Q&A repository to ensure consistent, accurate, and transparent engagement.

Enable cultural change: Embed sustainability across functions by mobilizing networks (ambassadors, ERGs, committees), promoting shared ownership of sustainability commitments.

Share & scale best practices: Identify, develop, and disseminate sustainability reporting and engagement best practices across Ipsen to strengthen culture and performance.

Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• At least 5-10 years of experience in CSR / Sustainability, with specific expertise in Disclosure / reporting

• Strong experience in global and multicultural environments

• Ability to work on cross functional project mode including management of multiple tasks, setting and priorities while setting and able to meet strict deadlines

• Strong analytical, technical, and planning skills

• Strong presentation skills and speaking ability

Languages (essential):

• Fluent in both English and French.

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