Job Description
Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we’re advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.
Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.
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.
Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.
Scientific Affairs is a key division within Global Medical Affairs responsible for Scientific Materials and Alignment, Scientific Training and Development, Medical Information, and Publications. As a member of the Global Medical Affairs team, the Senior Manager, Scientific Materials and Alignment, is a key contributor in developing external content to communicate and disseminate Ascendis Pharma’s clinical data, real world evidence, and relevant disease state information. The Senior Manager ensures materials are medically accurate, fair-balanced, and aligned with key strategic scientific messaging. This individual will be a leader in creating innovative and engaging materials for dissemination through multiple platforms. In addition, the Senior Manager will be a key contributor to development of aligned scientific narratives through Scientific Communication Platforms and maintaining a global repository of external medical materials to support medical teams for use in scientific exchange with health care professionals in local affiliates. This individual will work closely with the entire Global Medical Affairs organization, with a focus on endocrine rare diseases.
The position reports to the Associate Director, Global Scientific Materials and Alignment and is a hybrid position based in Princeton, NJ.
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrate a deep understanding of therapeutic areas and expertise with aligned products in endocrine rare diseases, including hypoparathyroidism, achondroplasia, and other therapeutic areas in development
Develop innovative and engaging scientific content for use in external scientific exchange, including but not limited to slide decks, infographics, interactive PDFs, animations, video abstracts, and podcasts
As a subject matter expert, research and develop content that is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, strategic, grammatically correct, referenced using appropriate sources, and consistent with quality and regulatory standards
Provide guidance for the appropriate use of scientific evidence and aligned messaging in materials created by internal cross-functional stakeholders or external partners
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Clinical Development, local Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Legal, Corporate Communications, Competitive Intelligence, and other groups to ensure successful execution of high impact medical materials and messaging that aligns with Ascendis strategy
Stay abreast of up-to-date information on clinical data relevant to Ascendis programs, the competitive landscape, new therapies, clinical trends, and newly issued regulatory laws and guidance to promptly identify possible impact to scientific materials and strategic messages
Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PhD/PharmD/MD/MSN) required
Minimum 3 years of industry experience in Medical Communications or Medical Affairs, or as part of a Medical Communications agency required; 5-7 years is preferred
Strong Organizational skills and a solid proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, BioRender, and/or other programs used for illustrations, animations, graphics, and video editing preferred
Expertise in Medical Communications projects including field medical team resources, advisory boards, congress/publication plans, conference symposia, and disease state education programs
Comprehensive understanding of brand identity, editorial design, information graphics and data visualization, with experience developing engaging digital and web content, preferred
Clearly communicate medical and scientific concepts in a concise, audience-appropriate way
Keen analytical skills, especially involving scientific and clinical data
Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects in dynamic environment
Ability to work in teams and interface in a dynamic environment across corporate functions and geographies
Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
A high level of initiative and self-motivation
Experience in rare disease or endocrinology preferred, but not required
The estimated salary range for this position is $175-$190K. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level), discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
- Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various incentive compensation plans
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Mental Health resources
- Paid leave benefits for new parents
Ascendis Pharma is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
A note to recruiters:
We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.
