Title:
APPRENTICESHIP GLOBAL LABELLING SPECIALISTCompany:
Ipsen Innovation (SAS)
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:
Job Title:
APPRENTICESHIP GLOBAL LABELLING SPECIALIST
Division / Function:
Global Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Operations
Manager’s Job Title:
Global Head Labelling Senior Director
WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position
As a Global Labelling apprentice, you will support the management and maintenance of Company Core Data Sheets (CCDS) and European Product Information (EU PI) in a highly dynamic regulatory environment.
Your role will particularly focus on:
- supporting the expanded scope of EU PI management across products,
- contributing to the implementation of the new EMA QRD template, requiring full updates of EU PI for centrally authorised products.
You will work in close collaboration with Global Labelling, Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA TA), and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant, and consistent labelling aligned with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Additionally, as part of the continuous improvement of the labelling function, you will also be involved in the process updates, working closely with the process owner, GRA Compliance and Quality.
WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies
Main tasks
- Collaborate with the Global Labelling team to understand their processes, workflows, and requirements.
- Support the preparation, update, and review of labelling updates (CCDS, EU PI, or escalated PI)
- Contribute to the documentation and traceability of labelling updates
- Contribute to the implementation of the new EMA QRD template, including:
- impact assessment on existing EU PI
- support to EU PI updates across products
- identification of gaps vs QRD requirements
- Assist in ensuring that EU PI are:
- consistent with source data and regulatory dossier
- aligned with CCDS
- compliant with EU PI guidelines and QRD template
- Perform checks of EU PI against the CCDS to ensure central alignment and proactively identify any differences, including support to their documentation (gap analysis or non-conformance) and escalation when relevant
- Participate in cross-functional labelling activities (PI LAT), including:
- coordination with GRA TA, Medical, Safety, and other stakeholders
- contribution to review cycles and consolidation of comments
- support the preparation of materials for Executive Labelling Committee (ELC) discussions and presentations, including consolidation of key differences and supporting rationale
- Support the harmonisation and standardisation of labelling practices across products
- Participate in process improvement initiatives related to CCDS or EU PI management, working closely with the process owner, GRA Compliance, and Quality teams
- Contribute to documentation and traceability of labelling updates
GRA Trainee Academy active team member
- Attend/present at GRA/GL knowledge sharing meetings.
- Attend Ipsen internal events (presentations, external speakers, forums, webinars, celebrations …)
- Ensures adequate reporting of his/her activities and participates to various meetings depending on project assignments.
- Be an active member of the GRA Trainee Academy (specific program designed to provide a framework for the GRA interns and apprentices only): attending proposed trainings, prepare webcast, share experience, build network, site visits (if possible), get exposure to senior management. Provide feedback and participate in Trainee Academy further development and visibility.
HOW - Behavioural Competencies Required
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- High level of attention to detail and quality
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, international environment
- Proactivity and willingness to learn in a complex regulatory setting
HOW - Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge & Experience (essential):
- Knowledge in Regulatory affairs
- Strong interest in Product Information / Labelling activities
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Education / Certifications (essential):
- Ongoing Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Regulatory Affairs
Language(s) (essential):
- Professional English, written and oral
Language(s) (preferred):
- French language fluent
Skills Required
- Ongoing Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Regulatory Affairs
- Knowledge in Regulatory affairs
- Strong interest in Product Information / Labelling activities
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Professional English, written and oral
- French language fluent
Ipsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ipsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Ipsen.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad medical, dental, and vision offerings. Company materials emphasize a wide-ranging package that supports overall wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted with a competitive 401(k) match and access to an employee stock purchase plan. These elements are frequently cited as strengths in the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave and company-provided backup child and elder care. These programs complement core benefits and add practical day-to-day value.
Ipsen Insights
What We Do
Ipsen is a French leading global mid-size biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France focusing its efforts where unmet medical needs are greatest. Ipsen develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. We have over 5000 employees worldwide and our medicines are registered in more than 100 countries, with direct commercial presence in over 30 countries. Ipsen has 4 global R&D hubs and 3 pharmaceutical development centers around the world







