Director Business Management CDO at Ipsen in London

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Title: Director Business Management CDO Company: Ipsen Biopharm Ltd 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: WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position The Director, Business Management, Clinical Development Operations provides an integrated view of portfolio demand, workforce capacity, external-resource requirements, financial plans and operational performance across CDO. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations and acting as a strategic partner to the CDO Leadership Team, the role enables evidence-based decisions on resource deployment, investment priorities and organisational capability. The Director owns the CDO business management framework and resource-planning assumptions, including the resource algorithms used to translate portfolio demand into internal headcount and CRO/FSP requirements. Working with CDO functions, R&D Capacity Planning, Finance, Clinical Partnerships, Procurement and Portfolio Management, the role leads scenario planning, consolidated forecasting, budget oversight and executive performance reporting. The role leads a team of approximately three Regional Business Managers who partner with CDO functions and Study, Site Management & Monitoring leadership to coordinate regional and functional resource and budget planning. Through clear governance, consistent data and forward-looking analyses, the Director identifies capacity, funding and delivery risks and provides actionable recommendations to senior leadership. The Director also contributes to the effective operation of the Strategy & Operations team and supports key CDO leadership activities, including functional reviews, global townhalls and leadership forums. WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies 1. Business Management Leadership • Establish and lead a comprehensive CDO Business Management function supporting portfolio oversight, workforce planning, financial management, governance, and business performance. • Develop and implement business management strategies that enable delivery of CDO and broader R&D objectives. • Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Head of Strategy and Ops and CDO Leadership Team on organizational planning, investment decisions, and resource allocation. • Drive continuous improvement of business processes, governance models, and management reporting frameworks. • Lead and coach a team of business management professionals where applicable and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. 2. Portfolio Oversight & Strategic Planning • Leveraging tools such as OnePlan and CDO insights, maintain an integrated view of the Clinical Development Operations portfolio across all therapeutic areas, development stages, and geographies. • Partner with Portfolio Management and Development leadership to understand future portfolio scenarios and associated operational implications. • Assess portfolio-driven demand and translate future study requirements into workforce and financial impact analyses. • Lead scenario planning exercises to evaluate capacity, investment, and or