Global Medical Scientist - Job ID: 2060
Ascendis Pharma
Summary
The Medical Scientist, Medical Office, Global Medical Affairs, will function as a subject matter expert (SME) on Ascendis Pharma's product-related clinical data, as well as disease state, treatment landscape, and new and emerging trends within current therapeutic areas. The Medical Scientist will support the development of global medical strategy and tactics and lead execution of selected global tactics.
Job description
The Medical Scientist should have a strong background and experience in pharmaceutical industry, medical affairs, endocrinology and/or rare diseases. This individual will work as an integral member of Global Medical Affairs and collaborate closely with team members from Clinical Development, Global Commercial & Market Access, and local medical teams.
The Medical Scientist will establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. key opinion leaders (KOLs), patient advocacy groups, and medical societies) aligned with Ascendis Pharma's current and future therapeutic areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Global Medical Office team in defining medical narrative and strategic imperatives, and outlining a roadmap for successful delivery of the imperatives across the Ascendis Pharma portfolio of products
- Leverage medical expertise and hands-on clinical experience to ensure relevance and rigor of the medical strategy
- Contribute to the development of an integrated plan for generating evidence e.g. real-world evidence, observational studies, phase IV studies, etc.) to address unmet medical needs, evidence gaps, and anticipated competitive advantages
- Filter and communicate key insights on disease areas, competitive landscape, and unmet medical needs
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science, applicable literature, disease state information, and landscape trends within aligned therapeutic areas.
- Support the medical education strategy to amplify key medical messaging and enhance country readiness
- Support congress activities, including symposia
- Cultivate relationships with thought leaders in medicine, rising stars, and reference centers in rare endocrinology
- Share scientific and medical insights with healthcare professionals through 1:1 meetings and conferences
- Contribute to the planning and execution of advisory boards and other key KOL meetings (speaker bureau, preceptorship)
- Provide expert medical input to support reimbursement and policy-related activities
- Ensure full compliance with internal SOPs and global regulatory requirements
- Work closely with & support the country medical teams, ensuring alignment with & execution in line with global medical strategy
Requirements
- MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent degree
- 5+ years in pharma industry, preferably within Medical Affairs
- A strong ability to interpret and articulate clinical data
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of compliant medical affairs practices
- Biotech / pharmaceutical industry experience from both local and global roles, with understanding of drug development and Medical Affairs function
- Experience working in a cross-functional matrix with many internal stakeholders and building trusted partnerships.
- Translate high-level business needs and objectives into actionable plans.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and communicate across all levels within the company.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
- In-depth understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, R&D and Commercial activities.
- Ability to travel internationally to conferences and meetings, which will include occasional weekend travel.
- Ability to travel up to 20%
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development
- Health Saving Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Incentive Compensation Plans
- Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
- Mental Health Resources
- Paid Parental Leave
Company overview
Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, with additional facilities across Europe and the United States. The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol ASND. Ascendis Pharma specializes in applying its innovative TransCon technology platform to develop novel therapies that address unmet medical needs in endocrinology rare diseases and oncology. The company's core values of Patients, Science, and Passion guide its mission to create potentially best-in-class therapies. Ascendis has two marketed products: SKYTROFA (lonapegsomatropin-tcgd) for pediatric growth hormone deficiency and YORVIPATH (palopegteriparatide) for adult hypoparathyroidism. The company's pipeline includes TransCon CNP for achondroplasia and oncology candidates like TransCon TLR7/8 Agonist and TransCon IL-2 β/γ. With approximately 1,017 employees globally as of December 2024, Ascendis operates through a combination of direct commercialization in key markets and strategic partnerships in regions like Greater China and Japan through VISEN Pharmaceuticals and Teijin Limited, respectively.