WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position
Shape the Future: Contribute to Ipsen’s Story and Sustainability Impact
Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing transformative medicines to patients in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease, and Neuroscience. With nearly 100 years of development experience and global hubs in the U.S., France, and the U.K., our teams in over 40 countries and partnerships around the world enable us to deliver medicines to patients in more than 80 countries.
At Ipsen, our shared purpose drives us to create a healthier, more resilient future for people and the planet. We are redefining what it means to lead responsibly, with a bold commitment to protecting the environment, advancing patient care, and empowering our people and communities. Sustainability is fully embedded in our business strategy: Focus. Together. For patients and society. Sustainability is a strategic asset for Ipsen, integral to achieving our company’s long-term vision.
As part of the Corporate Affairs Division, the Global Sustainability & EHS department is seeking for a dynamic and motivated individual to support Ipsen’s Sustainability & EHS team as Sustainability Apprentice.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute and shape Sustainability initiatives and visibility.
Participating in both new key projects and day-to-day activities, you will play a key role in strengthening our efforts to deliver our sustainability strategy.
WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies
Sustainability initiatives
- Assist in the development of a cohesive approach of Sustainable initiatives within Ipsen,
- Support the coordination of global sustainability actions,
- Assist with the preparation of any relevant material or deliverables for the Sustainability team and its governance.
Sustainability visibility
- Contribute to internal communication material preparation with our Sustainability leads.
- Contribute to Generation Ipsen monthly meetings preparation & coordination
- Interact with Generation Ipsen Ambassadors & strengthen the network highlighting the ambition, the objectives, and our ambassadors’ passion.
- Ensure our content on the Intranet, and the Ipsen Sustainability section on the Corporate Affairs global Sharepoint is up to date with consistency.
Public Affairs
- Follow up European and French regulation evolution as well as stakeholders mapping & expectations,
- Research industry information and peer benchmarks (practices, tools, and strategies) to continue enhancing Ipsen Sustainability strategy over time,
Sustainability reporting
- Assist with the preparation of compliant or voluntary questionnaires related to Sustainability on an annual basis,
- Assist in the implementation of regulatory reporting.
HOW - Knowledge & Experience
The position is part of a growing but very dynamic team reporting at Global level directly to the Executive Leadership Team.The chosen candidate is agile, curious, dynamic with a strong team spirit to work in an international environment and display a keen interest in current sustainable development issues as well as their relevance in a corporate environment.
Knowledge & Experience (essential):
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong, impactful communication skills—both written and spoken.
- Proficient in PowerPoint and capable of creating compelling presentations.
- Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Curious, proactive, and solutions oriented.
- Detail-oriented and hands-on, ensuring precision and execution excellence.
- Autonomous, adaptable, and fully committed to delivering results.
Knowledge & Experience (preferred):
Experience in global and multicultural environments is a plus.
Language(s) (essential):
Fluent in both English and French.
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