Global Digital & IT Business Partner

Ipsen is strengthening its Global Digital & IT Business Partnering model to accelerate digital transformation and better support commercial operations across regions.

We are looking for a Global Digital & IT Business Partner – Commercial to act as the primary interface between IT and business stakeholders in France and North Africa.

In this role, you will partner closely with commercial affiliates to shape high-impact digital initiatives and ensure their successful delivery and adoption.

You will play a key role in defining and executing a multi-year digital roadmap, ensuring technology investments directly support business priorities, enhance customer engagement, and align with Ipsen’s global strategy.

Your key responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner and advisor to commercial and enabling functions
• Own and shape the regional digital roadmap, translating business strategy into high-impact digital initiatives with clear business value
• Capture, assess, and prioritise digital demand, balancing local needs with global standards and enterprise priorities
• Act as the primary IT point of contact for the region, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and visibility across business and IT stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the delivery of local and global digital initiatives with global IT and digital teams, ensuring successful implementation and business adoption across the region
• Drive innovation and best practices, bringing external perspectives on emerging digital and technology trends
• Operate effectively in a complex, matrixed global environment, influencing without direct authority

Your profile & expertise

• 10+ years of experience in Digital, IT, or Business Transformation or Consulting roles.
• Strong experience working with commercial teams in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good understanding of commercial field operations and customer engagement models
• Experience in business partnering, project/program management, and cross functional delivery
• Strong knowledge of CRM and commercial platforms (e.g., Veeva) and digital enablement models
• Ability to influence, challenge, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A strong business-oriented mindset, able to translate complex needs into clear, value-driven solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a matrix and international environment.
• Fluent in English and French.

Why join Ipsen?

• A highly visible role at the intersection of business and technology.
• Real ownership over digital priorities, investment decisions, and business outcomes
• Exposure to strategic topics such as AI, omnichannel engagement, data-driven insights, and digital innovation
• A collaborative, international environment focused on innovation, simplification and patient impact.