Strategic Business Development Manager

6 days ago


Gentofte, Gentofte Kommune, Denmark Ascendis Pharma AS Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Business Development Manager to join our team at Ascendis Pharma A/S in Hellerup. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving business growth and success.

About the Role

The Senior Manager Competitive Intelligence will lead competitive intelligence efforts, collecting and analyzing market data to provide actionable insights for key stakeholders. This includes conducting thorough analyses of competitors' strategies, strengths, and weaknesses, and monitoring industry trends to understand their impact on the business.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant university degree and minimum 5 years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, and analysis from biotech, pharma, or consultancy companies. Strong analytical and communication skills, as well as English proficiency, are essential.

About Ascendis Pharma A/S

Ascendis Pharma A/S is an entrepreneurial and international company with a short line of command. We offer an exciting and challenging position in a dynamic environment, where you will work together with highly skilled colleagues to advance our product pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead competitive intelligence efforts by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information to create a unified understanding of the market landscape.
  • Conduct thorough analyses of competitors' strategies, strengths, and weaknesses, and closely monitor industry and market trends to understand the potential impact of environmental changes on the business.
  • Act as a strategic thought partner across different functions and teams, collaborating to plan and execute market research projects and deep dive analytics to support key business decisions.
  • Stay current on key publications (e.g., scientific literature, analyst reports, regulatory documents) and share findings with key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to special projects or operational initiatives as needed (e.g., patient advocacy collaboration, global reach planning, scenario planning, and forecasting).
  • Establish processes, structures, and templates to support Ascendis' growth (e.g., business case process, market landscape tracker).
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • A relevant university degree in life sciences, preferably a PhD.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, and analysis from biotech, pharma, or consultancy companies.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, as well as English proficiency.
Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of approximately €100,000 - €120,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, we provide up to 20 days/year of traveling allowance, including participation in medical conferences.

Location:

The position is based in a wonderful office facility in Tuborg Havn in Hellerup, Denmark, offering a view of the harbour, canals, and sea.



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