People Analytics

Are you passionate about people data analytics and do you want to contribute with the optimization of our people data roadmap? Do you have experience within people data and possess an analytical mindset?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new People Analytics & HRIS Specialist

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Germany, the United States, 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 People Analytics & HRIS Specialist to join our team. As a member of the team, you will play a crucial role in the further development of our HRIS roadmap. Moreover, you will play a central role creating the foundation for our People Analytics agenda. 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 Rewards team – a small team operating at a global level. We work closely together with our HR colleagues around the world and the business. You will report directly to Anne Marie Knuth, Senior Director HR Reward, Mobility, & HRIS who is based in Hellerup. You will also be based in our headquarters in Hellerup.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop the People Analytics journey in Ascendis Pharma.
• Continued focus on building our HRIS roadmap and be a key driver when rolling out new modules.
• Be a project leader for HR data projects
• HR point of contact in relation to Workday.
• Improving HR processes, workflows, and systems.
• Consolidating, analyzing, and deciphering data to help drive the decision-making processes.
• Collaborating with HR colleagues and the business on various People Analytics related day-to-day topics.

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a Master of Business, Economics, Administration or similar – and preferably a minimum of 3 years’ experience within People Analytics and Data, HRIS, or similar.

We believe the ideal candidate have a solid HRIS experience – preferably within Workday – but experience with other HRIS could also be relevant.

Furthermore, you have:

• Proven experience within People Analytics and HRIS
• Ability to understand and explain key HRIS issues and address stakeholder requirements
• Has strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in project management and stakeholder management
• Proficiency in English at a professional level, both written and spoken.

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.  

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to

• Be able to understand market trends and data.
• Work independently, exercising sound judgment and adaptability in your decisions and actions.
• Enjoy building strong relations with people across the organization.

Travel: 0-5 days per year

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup 

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 Marie Knuth, Sr. Director, Global Rewards, Mobility and HR Systems on akn@ascendispharma.com or visit out website www.ascendispharma.com