Legal Director, Assets & Brand – Aesthetics M/WIPSEN

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.

Pour plus d'informations, visitez notre site web à l'adresse https://www.ipsen.com et suivez nos dernières actualités sur LinkedIn et Instagram.

In preparation for a potential global Aesthetics launch, we are creating a strategic leadership role within our Global Legal Assets & Brands team.

As Legal Director, Assets & Brand - Aesthetics, you will act as the lead legal partner supporting Ipsen's neuroscience aesthetics portfolio across its full lifecycle-from R&D through commercialization. You will provide high-impact legal guidance on complex, global matters while remaining hands-on in delivering day-to-day support to business stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a growing portfolio within a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal partner for Ipsen's global neuroscience aesthetics activities
• Provide strategic legal advice to R&D, Medical, and Commercial teams
• Lead legal support for global projects, partnerships, and strategic alliances
• Serve as Legal Asset Lead for neuroscience aesthetic products
• Support corporate transactions (acquisitions, licensing, asset deals), including due diligence and integration
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
  • Clinical and research agreements
  • Manufacturing and supply agreements
  • Licensing and collaboration contracts
  • Commercial and market access agreements
• Ensure compliance with
• Manage legal risks while enabling business opportunities
• Advise on contract lifecycle issues, disputes, and litigation where required
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, IP, Regulatory, and other business teams
• Manage external counsel and contribute to legal operations and process improvement
• Lead, coach, and develop team members where applicable

Your Profile

• Qualified lawyer with 8+ years' post-qualification experience
• Strong background in commercial and contract law within the life sciences sector
• Experience in aesthetics, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare
• Proven track record in complex transactions, partnerships, and global projects
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks
  • Competition law, anti-bribery, and data privacy
• Experience across multiple geographies and jurisdictions

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional and international environments
• Results-driven, adaptable, and solutions-oriented

• Fluent English required
• French is a plus