Head of Communication & Patient Advocacy

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 companys success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth creating real impact on patients and society!

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Head of Communications and Patient Advocacy China

Location: Shanghai

Ipsen is committed to delivering meaningful impact for patients and China this role plays a critical leadership position at the intersection of patient voice corporate reputation and business strategy.

As Head of Communications and Patient Advocacy China this role defines and leads an integrated country strategy that embeds patient perspectives into decision-making strengthens disease awareness and builds trust with external stakeholders. Working closely with senior leadership this position shapes how Ipsen engages with patients policy makers media and the broader healthcare ecosystem in China.

Key impact of the role

• Lead the China Communications and Patient Advocacy strategy aligned with global priorities and local business objectives
• Act as a trusted advisor to the China General Manager and leadership team on reputation advocacy and external engagement
• Build long-term high-impact partnerships with patient advocacy groups professional organisations and industry associations
• Drive disease awareness and patient activation initiatives that support access outcomes and sustainable growth
• Represent Ipsen in high-level external forums advocacy coalitions and multi-stakeholder platforms
• Lead external communications including media relations executive positioning thought leadership and crisis management
• Oversee integrated multi-channel campaigns across digital social and traditional media
• Lead develop and inspire the Communications and Patient Advocacy team while managing agency partnerships and budgets

What this role requires

• Extensive experience in communications and or patient advocacy within healthcare or pharmaceuticals
• Proven leadership in shaping strategy influencing senior stakeholders and delivering measurable impact
• Strong understanding of the China healthcare environment including policy patient ecosystem and public affairs dynamics
• Experience across oncology neuroscience or rare diseases is highly valued
• Excellent communication skills in English with the credibility and presence to engage at executive and external senior levels

This is a rare opportunity to shape Ipsens voice reputation and patient partnerships in one of its most strategically important markets while contributing directly to improved outcomes for patients in China.