Director Business Management CDO

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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 organizational risks associated with portfolio changes. •            Support governance forums by providing evidence-based analyses and recommendations that facilitate informed decision-making. 3. Resource Strategy, Capacity Planning & Workforce Management •            Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-grade workforce planning and resource management frameworks across CDO. •            Maintain oversight of global operational demand, workforce supply, utilization, productivity, and capacity trends. •            Partner with functional and country leaders to develop resource forecasts and mitigation strategies related to portfolio demand. •            Drive organizational resource planning processes and facilitate discussions regarding investment priorities and staffing requirements. •            Ensure consistency and transparency of workforce planning methodologies, assumptions, and reporting. •            Provide leadership visibility into future capacity needs, resource risks, and organizational constraints. 4. Financial Planning, Budget Management & Governance •            Lead development, monitoring, forecasting, and governance of CDO operational budgets. •            Partner with Finance to develop annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial projections. •            Provide oversight of departmental expenditures and ensure alignment with approved financial plans. •            Work with S&O Partnership team to develop appropriate Work Orders/Purchase Orders etc. •            Monitor budget performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions. •            Support business case development for strategic investments, organizational initiatives, and resource requests. •            Drive financial transparency and accountability across CDO functions and geographic operations. •            Ensure robust governance, compliance, and stewardship of organizational investments. 5. Business Intelligence, Performance Management & Analytics •            Partnering with Business Enablement and Compliance as well as Global Project Management establish and maintain executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and operational performance measures. •            Integrate portfolio, workforce, budget, and operational performance data into comprehensive management reporting. •            Generate actionable business insights to support strategic and operational decisions. •            Monitor organizational health and performance trends through meaningful metrics and predictive analyses. •            Lead development of management reporting packages for leadership/business reviews, governance bodies, and executive committees. •            Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization. •            Translate complex data into scenarios, recommendations and clear decision points for senior leaders. 6. Leadership Team & Organizational Support •            Serve as a member of the extended CDO Leadership Team and contribute to organizational strategy development. •            Support annual strategic planning exercises and operational reviews. •            Lead preparation of executive communications, business reviews, organizational updates, and leadership presentations. •            Coordinate business management activities across central functions and country monitoring organizations. •            Ensure alignment between operational priorities, workforce plans, budgets, and organizational goals. 7. Enterprise Partnership & Cross-Functional Leadership •            Act as the primary CDO business-management partner for Finance, Human Resources, Capacity Planning, Portfolio Management, Procurement, Quality, and other business functions relating to organizational planning and operations. •            Influence enterprise-wide initiatives impacting workforce plann