Senior Manager/Associate Director, External Programs, Global Medical Affairs

3 days ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Ascendis Pharma Full time
Senior Manager/Associate Director, External Programs, Global Medical Affairs

Are you passionate about changing the lives of people living with rare diseases? Are you enthusiastic about operations? Do you have experience planning and executing Global Medical Affairs external programs or clinical trials within Clinical Operations?

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

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Germany, the United States, the UK, Italy, Spain, and France. 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 prodrug therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.

We are seeking a passionate Senior Manager/Associate Director (dependent on experience) 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 an above-country level. This includes overseeing various projects and initiatives, such as evidence generation management, early access program management, patient advocacy, 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 and collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will join the Global Medical Affairs team, which consists of 30 colleagues across the 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 include:
  • Execute Early Access Program planning: Manage all aspects of EAPs, applying risk management principles
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams: Align on strategic priorities spanning Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, and Marketing areas
  • Strategic operational planning: Develop efficient plans within budget, integrating external resources
  • Direct complex project management: Lead projects to deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Represent the company externally: Attend meetings to enhance visibility and build relationships
  • Collaborate internally on business initiatives: Define projects that support 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 have 4-7 years of experience in project management within medical affairs, clinical operations, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas and disease states is preferred.

Additionally, you have:

  • A proven track record of successfully managing external programs and collaborations with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders
  • A strong understanding of medical science, clinical research methodologies, and related areas
  • The ability to interpret and articulate clinical/HEOR data and its impact on clinical development and commercial programs
  • In-depth knowledge 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.

The ideal candidate has excellent project management skills combined with outstanding stakeholder management abilities. To succeed in this role, you should also possess the ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, inform, negotiate, and collaborate across partnerships with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Travel: 20-30 days per year.

Apply now.

Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible. All applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Anne Mette Beier, Global Medical Director External Programs, at or +45 29 80 44 61, or visit our website:

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