Business Unit Head - Oncology North Africa

About the role

IPSEN is looking for a Business Unit Head for Oncology in North Africa, a cluster leadership role that leads a passionate team, shapes strategy and manages budgets while achieving sales targets. The post works with cross-functional teams to drive growth, launch new products, spot market opportunities and keep strong stakeholder relationships, supporting the expansion of the oncology division in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the commercial strategy for the oncology portfolio in line with global and regional objectives, and drive sales performance, market share growth and brand positioning.
• Lead product launches and ensure cross-functional readiness and market impact.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team across sales, marketing and operations, and work with medical affairs, market access, regulatory and supply chain.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals and institutional stakeholders.
• Own the P&L, manage budgets and ensure profitability, while monitoring competitors and customer needs.
• Pursue new business opportunities and partnerships, champion digital transformation and data-driven decisions, and contribute to the long-term vision of the oncology franchise.
• Ensure all activities comply with IPSEN SOPs, policies, directives and national guidelines.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology or Veterinary; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred for strategic leadership roles.
• 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong background in sales, marketing or medical affairs.
• Proven track record in team management, P&L responsibility and business growth; experience in oncology or urology is often required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French.

Required skills

• Strong medical and scientific knowledge to engage key opinion leaders.
• Mastery of market, product and competitor analysis and operational performance tracking.
• Leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Analytical skills, team spirit and agility in a fast-evolving oncology landscape.