Associate Director, External Programs, Global Medical Affairs

Are you passionate about changing the lives of people living with rare diseases? Do you have experience with planning and executing Global Medical Affairs external programs?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Associate Director, External Programs in Global Medical Affairs.

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, United States and EU Commercial offices in Munich, Madrid, Milan, London and Paris.

We are applying our TransCon technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science, and passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Today, we have a growing pipeline of product therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.

We are seeking a passionate Associate Director to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in the development and execution of our external programs across the endocrine portfolio at above-country level. This includes overseeing various projects and initiatives like Evidence Generation management, potentially Investigator Initiated Studies management, Early Access Program management and more.

You will work closely with the rest of the Global Medical Affairs Strategy department to align on the development and execution of the overall Medical Affairs Strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Global Medical Affairs team consisting of 30 colleagues across US and Europe, and report directly to Anne Mette Beier, Global Medical Director for External Programs, who is based in Hellerup, Denmark. You will be based in the Hellerup office.

Your key responsibilities will be

• Execute Early Access Program planning: Manage all aspects of EAPs, applying risk management principles.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams: Align on strategic priorities ranging from Clinical, Regulatory areas, etc. to Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Strategic operational planning: Develop efficient plans within budget, integrating external resources.
• Direct complex project management: Lead projects for high-quality outcomes.
• Represent the company externally: Attend meetings to enhance visibility and build relationships.
• Collaborate internally on business initiatives: Define projects supporting company goals.
• Ensure compliance: Uphold SOPs and regulatory standards in all activities.

Qualifications and Skills

You hold a relevant academic degree preferably a Master of Science – and +7 years of experience with project management within medical affairs, clinical operations, or related field within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas and disease states preferred.

Furthermore, you have

• A proven track record of successfully managing external programs and collaborations with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of medical science, clinical research methodologies, and more
• A strong ability to interpret and articulate clinical/HEOR data and the impact on clinical development and commercial programs.
• In depth understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, R&D and Commercial activities.

Key competencies

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude. You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key. You have excellent project management skills combined with great stakeholder management skills. To succeed in this role, we also expect you to possess the ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, inform, negotiate, and collaborate across partnerships with strong written and verbal communication.

Travel: 20 - 30days per year.

Apply now.

Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially.

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Anne Mette Beier, Global Medical Director External Programs, amb@ascendispharma.com Cell: +45 29 80 44 61 or visit out website www.ascendispharma.com

If you are passionate about rare diseases and eager to make a difference with Ascendis Pharma, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in advancing therapeutic innovations to improve patient lives worldwide.