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.
TLLs support cross-functional commercial opportunities and also serve as a key liaison between thought leaders, healthcare institutions, and internal marketing, medical, and commercial teams. TLLs inform marketing and commercial strategy and initiatives through their knowledge and insights.
We are looking for an Associate Thought Leader Liaison (TLL), Rare Disease Marketing. The Associate TLL works under the guidance of senior team members and collaborates cross-functionally to build Ascendis Pharma’s presence in the endocrinology and rare disease spaces. The Associate TLL drives results by supporting KOL identification and speaker bureau development, gathering market insights, and building advocacy for rare disease brands. The Associate TLL may primarily support a single brand but may be required to support activities across brands as directed. This position reports to the Director, Market Development and will be remotely based.
Assist in identifying potential national and regional speakers through field insights and engagement.
Support onboarding and training of contracted speakers using approved materials.
Support and attend speaker programs and ensure compliance with training protocols.
Track and assess speaker and program effectiveness.
Engage with thought leaders to build initial relationships and credibility, under the guidance of more senior TLLs and the market development director.
Attend scientific congresses and conferences to observe and support disease state awareness efforts.
Monitor and report insights from thought leaders on trends in the various treatment area(s).
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on speaker messaging.
Maintain accurate documentation of speaker interactions and feedback.
Participate in internal training and development to build liaison capabilities.
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.
