Title:Legal Director Assets & Brands/ Directeur Juridique Actifs & Marques H/F (CDD 6 mois) Company:Ipsen Pharma (SAS) 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! For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram. Job Description: We are looking for a highly experienced legal professional to join our Global Legal team as Legal Director Assets & Brands, Rare Diseases on a fixed-term basis to cover a maternity leave (6 months from end of December to early July). In this strategic role, you will serve as a key legal partner to Ipsen's Rare Disease business, supporting both marketed products and development-stage assets across the portfolio and pipeline. You will work closely with senior leaders across Research & Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety and Portfolio Strategy, providing practical and commercially focused legal guidance throughout the asset lifecycle. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of global decision-making, supporting innovative therapies and contributing to complex business initiatives, partnerships and transactions Key Responsibilities Act as the primary legal advisor for Ipsen's Rare Disease portfolio and pipeline. Provide strategic legal support to cross-functional global teams, including R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety and Commercial Strategy. Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including: Confidentiality agreements Consulting and service agreements Clinical trial and clinical research agreements Manufacturing and supply agreements Research and collaboration agreements Licensing and commercial agreements Support corporate transactions, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities. Advise on strategic partnerships and alliances. Identify and mitigate legal and business risks while enabling operational objectives. Manage external counsel and legal service providers. Contribute to legal training, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate closely with Global Legal colleagues, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Finance and other key stakeholders. Experience Qualified lawyer with 8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE). Strong experience within the life sciences, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Proven expertise in commercial and contract law across multiple jurisdictions. Experience supporting product development and commercialization activities. Solid understanding of corporate transactions, licensing arrangements and integration projects. Strong business acumen and ability to provide pragmatic, solution-oriented advice in a fast-paced global environment. Skills & Competencies You are recognized for your ability to: Navigate complex and ambiguous situations. Influence senior stakeholders and build credibility quickly. Balance legal risk with business needs. Collaborate effectively across cultures and functions. Communicate clearly and confidently at all organizational levels. Work autonomously while remaining a strong team player. Languages Fluent English (written and spoken). Fluent French (written and spoken). Nous nous engageons à créer un lieu de travail où chacun se sent écouté, valorisé et soutenu, où nous incarnons « The Real Us*». La valeur que nous accordons aux différentes perspectives et expériences motive notre engagement en faveur de l'inclusion et de l'égalité des chances. Lorsque nous intégrons des modes de pensée diversifiés, nous prenons des décisions plus réfléchies et découvrons des solutions plus innovantes. Ensemble, nous nous efforçons de mieux comprendre les communautés que nous servons. Cela signifie que nous voulons également vous aider à donner le meilleur de vous-même lorsque vous postulez à un poste chez nous. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements ou d'aide pendant le processus de candidature, veuillez en informer l'équipe de recrutement. Ces informations seront traitées avec soin et n'auront aucune incidence sur le résultat de votre candidature. *Soyons nous-même At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life-changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Learn more about careers with us

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