Ascendis Pharma

Content Writer

• Draft, revise, and edit scientific publications, including manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals as well as abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for medical conferences.
• Collaborate with Publication Planning team to coordinate kick-off calls with Investigators and establish timelines for the development of publications.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure publications are clear, accurate, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Participate in meetings with clinical trial investigators and key opinion leaders for the review and revision of drafts and to manage the editing and revision process, ensuring timely completion of scientific publications.
• Keep current with the latest information, trends, and developments in target therapy areas, and perform literature searches as needed for drafting publications. Interpret literature information relevant to scientific publications. Understand, assimilate, and interpret data and other sources of information with appropriate guidance/direction from authors and therapeutic teams.
• Remain current on industry and company requirements and best practices as they relate to scientific publications.
• Understand and follow applicable company publication policy and procedures and act as a subject matter expert regarding internal processes and relevant publication guidelines.

Associate Director, Global Medical Writing – Publications

Manager

• Research, design and develop scientifically accurate, engaging, and interactive training materials (e.g., presentations, eLearning modules, job aids etc.).
• Share content with subject matter experts to ensure content reflects the latest scientific and therapeutic area advancements and submit to content alignment.
• Conduct quarterly reviews and updates of training curricula to maintain relevance and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead live and virtual training sessions for global Medical Affairs teams, ensuring high levels of engagement and knowledge retention.
• Develop and support regional trainers in the conjunction with the learning academy making sure we maintain a collaboration with the medical directors.
• Utilize adult learning principles and innovative instructional design techniques to enhance learning experiences.
• Develop and execute both onboarding programs for new Medical Affairs team members, ensuring a smooth transition and foundational understanding of scientific and operational competencies.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to ensure successful integration and performance.
• Manage and update content within the LMS, ensuring accurate tracking of training completion and compliance.
• Collaborate with IT and instructional design teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize user experience.
• Serve as a mentor to Medical Affairs Fellows, providing guidance, feedback, and support in their professional development.
• Facilitate learning pathways and career development discussions aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial to align training initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Support global training rollouts and localization efforts to ensure cultural and regional relevance.

Senior Manager, Scientific Materials and Professional Training

Director

• Contribute to development of the US HEOR strategy in support Medical/Commercial engagement of payers across all Ascendis products.
• Work with US Medical & Commercial teams to develop HEOR components of the value narrative of Ascendis products for payer engagement, with a focus on the communication of economic value and real-world clinical value of Ascendis products.
• Identify & prioritize RWE and HEOR research activities (including retrospective/prospective research concepts, claims analyses, and economic modeling, etc) to support HEOR objectives.
• Develop an HEOR Data/Concept Gap Dashboard in alignment with HEOR goals and objectives.
• Establish a payer channel partnership interest and capabilities assessment tool for HEOR research concept development.
• Provide scientific input and participate on strategic HEOR planning teams and cross-functional Market Access initiatives.
• Support the contracting strategy team in the development of value-based contracting analyses and other innovative contracting initiatives, including outcomes-based models that utilize HEOR assets and generated data.
• Conceptualize and advance value-based care approaches and innovative solutions for potential collaboration with US payers, including both commercial and public payers such as Medicare and Medicaid.
• Collaborate with commercial and medical in responding to external value assessments of Ascendis products, including external stakeholder engagements (e.g., Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) and state Drug Utilization Review Boards (DURBs)).
• Through appropriate scientific exchange, builds and maintains professional relationship with external stakeholders to expand Ascendis Pharma's research, advisory and educational partnership opportunities.
• Ensures high standards of professionalism to develop and maintain "peer-to-peer" scientific relationships with key thought leaders affiliated with regionally and nationally based payers, specialty pharmacies, group purchasing organizations, biologic distributors and integrated delivery networks in the area of pharmaco-economics and outcomes research per strategic territory plans.
• Collaborate with US Medical and Market Access/Commercial colleagues to engage payer customers in partnership activities, including but not limited to RWE/HEOR research and development of value-based solutions.
• Serve as a liaison between HCPs and Ascendis Pharma medical affairs.
• Facilitate 1:1 and group scientific interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Participate in payer account planning with Market Access team.
• Maintain account plans and update medical customer relationship management system in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.
• Maintain awareness of and access to internal and external information sources available to support high-quality scientific exchange and coordinate high-quality interactions between these resources and external customers.
• Respond within defined timeline and quality standards to unsolicited inquiries from HCPs and other stakeholders received by US Medical Affairs (USMA) and referred to USMA by other Ascendis Pharma functions, forwards report of adverse events according to policy
• Support development of appropriate responses to unique inquiries as required, such as the presentation of scientific evidence and medical education
• Presents clinical, pharmacoeconomic and disease state information to a variety of audiences, including payers, specialty pharmacies, case managers and other key decision makers (KDMs) and clinical experts (CEs) at relevant institutions.
• Ensures appropriate scientific exchange with HCPs by fostering fair and balanced medical and scientific communications that are not misleading.
• Serves as scientific resource at key medical, scientific, and other managed care-related conferences as assigned.
• Communicates key medical insights from KDMs within the healthcare systems to inform refinement of medical strategy.
• Gains customer insights, opinions and feedback and engages with internal colleagues to connect business opportunities with internal resources.
• Conducts discussions with external investigators to identify and evaluate outcomes research concepts and initiates and manages collaborative external and/or internal projects upon alignment, review and approval.
• Participates on internal project teams as directed by Management.
• Train US Account Management teams on RWE/HEOR concepts.
• Conducts therapeutic and pharmacoeconomic training for Market Access and Medical colleagues upon request.
• Provide educational support and guidance to cross-functional teams on HEOR methodologies and value-based care principles.

National Director, Field HEOR

• Define, develop, and execute the overarching field strategy for FRMs and PALs to support patient access and provider/patient engagement
• Build and lead a high-performing field reimbursement/patient access team to proactively support providers and patients in overcoming access and reimbursement challenges
• Align field strategies with brand objectives, overall Patient Services objectives, and corporate objectives to drive impact and measurable outcomes
• Serve as a thought leader and advisor to senior leadership on trends, challenges, and opportunities in patient access and reimbursement
• Directly lead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports who have responsibility for managing regional field teams
• Establish clear performance metrics and ensure consistent execution across field teams
• Ensure field activities comply with all regulatory, legal, and compliance standards
• Partner cross-functionally with Market Access, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Implement systems, processes, and tools to optimize team effectiveness and efficiency.
• Represent the organization with key external stakeholders including healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and specialty pharmacies
• Identify insights from the field and translate them into actionable strategies to enhance patient access and support

Senior Director, Head of Field Reimbursement & Patient Access Liaisons

• Act as a compliant subject matter expert (SME) in reimbursement, access, and specialty distribution for assigned geography.
• Provide education to HCP offices on coverage status, prior authorization processes, appeals, and alternate funding options for uninsured/underinsured patients.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with HCPs, office staff, and health system stakeholders.
• Analyze regional and local payer coverage trends, reimbursement criteria, and payer mix.
• Provide guidance on specialty pharmacy services and help customers navigate complex distribution channels.
• Partner with the Patient Support team to ensure accurate benefit investigations and streamlined patient onboarding.
• Collaborate with internal partners to build local access strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and execute territory-level business plans using strategic customer insights.
• Participate in field-based problem-solving, including reimbursement issue resolution and case escalation when needed.
• Identify process improvements and innovations to enhance patient access and provider satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies, especially those governing patient privacy and promotional conduct.

Field Reimbursement Manager – West

Field Reimbursement Manager

Account Manager

• Build strong relationships with HCPs, HCOs, and key stakeholders across the treatment pathway (e.g., nurses, pharmacists, payers, policy makers).
• Communicate the value of Ascendis Pharma, TransCon technology, and products to defined target groups.
• Drive regional and hospital market access efforts, including securing approvals and formulary inclusion
• Develop and execute strategic account plans based on regional and local insights.
• Lead initiatives to improve patient care, including organizing events and roundtables.
• Collaborate effectively with MSLs and cross-functional teams (Market Access, Medical, Marketing, etc.).
• Monitor performance, report insights, and contribute to strategy development.
• Ensure all activities comply with Spanish promotional regulations and company values.

Key Account Manager

Field Reimbursement Manager – Great Lakes

• Design and execute prospective and retrospective HEOR studies (database analyses, comparative effectiveness, meta-analyses/systematic reviews, PRO studies)
• Develop and support global economic models and local adaptations for European and international markets
• Follow best practices for HEOR data collection, analysis, modeling, dissemination and publication
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical, Medical Affairs) on HEOR evidence generation
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop global core-value, AMCP and reimbursement/HTA dossiers
• Lead vendor management for HEOR projects including contracting, project management, and invoice approval
• Participate in development, review and writing of abstracts, posters, presentations and manuscripts for evidence dissemination
• Review and summarize published HEOR literature and conduct focused literature reviews and systematic reviews
• Manage multiple projects and budgets and contribute to product value propositions through the product lifecycle
• Report to the Director of Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research (based in the UK); be based in Denmark, the UK, Spain, or Germany

Associate Director, Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research

• Manage clinical trial supply chain internally and externally
• Coordinate internal CTS trial meetings and activities
• Collaborate with internal departments (CMC, Trial Management, QA, Regulatory Affairs)
• Forecast, plan, and facilitate clinical supplies
• Manage IMP distribution from CMOs to clinical sites (Phase 1–3)
• Participate in Trial Team and Investigator Meetings
• Maintain documentation in QMS and eTMF
• Review and prepare trial-related instructions and manuals
• Join CTS coordination team of 11 colleagues and report to Director Clinical Trial Supply Coordination Team
• Based in Hellerup, Denmark

Clinical Trial Supply Manager

Data Engineer

• Design, build and operate data solutions based on business requirements
• Take part in business-oriented data projects and deliver analytic solutions
• Design and blend data from multiple sources and build scalable data models
• Explore and evaluate new technologies applicable to the data platform
• Create good-practice visualizations and use Kimball data modelling
• Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams in a product team responsible for cross-functional data platform and data services
• Report to People Leader in Global IT (based in Hellerup) and be based in Hellerup
• Work from prototype to production and participate in DevOps/CI-CD practices where applicable
• Travel 20-30 days per year; office at Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup

Senior Business-Oriented Data Engineer, Drug Development

Product Designer

• Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs and Pharmacovigilance (PV) teams to assess and understand evolving business needs
• Prototype and evaluate new IT solutions and recommend optimized processes and system enhancements
• Utilize business analysis techniques, process modeling, and quality assurance practices to articulate business requirements
• Lead end-to-end implementation of new solutions including requirements gathering, vendor coordination, test planning and execution, and user training development and delivery
• Ensure high-quality documentation of workflows, systems, and tools to support audit readiness and compliance for Medical and Safety systems
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional product teams to leverage existing technologies and ensure alignment across the IT landscape
• Report directly to Ivanna Mikhailovna Rosendal (Functional Leader) and Jakob Monajemzadeh Thrane (People Leader)
• Based in Hellerup, Denmark, working with team members in the US and Denmark
• Travel 20-30 days per year

UX Designer – Medical and Drug Safety

Accounting Manager

• Develop and maintain the SOX Framework, including scoping, entity level controls, risk management, and control design
• Perform control testing and control test reporting
• Responsible for control performance and monitoring controls
• Liaise with IT team on SOX IT general controls
• Participate in maintaining and developing the Process Framework
• Liaise with Finance teams on operational finance controls
• Participate in group controlling activities and regulatory filings, including filings to the SEC
• Participate in group accounting and reporting projects, including automation and use of AI
• Report directly to Senior Finance Director Group Accounting & Reporting and collaborate across global finance and cross-functional teams
• Join Group Accounting & Reporting team of 5 members and be based in Hellerup

Manager, Group Accounting and Reporting

• Design, build and operate data solutions based on business requirements
• Advise line of business on good data practice and processes
• Participate in business-oriented data projects
• Design and blend data from multiple sources
• Interact and collaborate with other product teams and owners
• Member of a newly established product team of six colleagues
• Report directly to People Leader Lene Larsen (based in Hellerup)
• Support cross-functional data platform and data services for analytical purposes

Data Engineer, Business Functions

Sales

• Understand and identify customer’s needs and support pull-through activities relative to the customer strategy.
• Support launch of Yorvipath.
• Develop superior product and disease state knowledge to engage in appropriate clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals.
• Educate on approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.
• Engage in customized discussions and in person interactions based on customer’s needs in a compliant and ethical manner.
• Drive outstanding sales performance to meet or exceed sales forecasts.
• Effectively use assigned budgets to drive therapeutic and territory expectations.
• Maintain understanding of local market, practice structures, business models, and key influencers; share information with Ascendis stakeholders.
• Work with customers/accounts to understand practice structure, business model, key influencers, network structure, customer needs and identify business opportunities.
• Use analytical tools to understand and evaluate the business to determine how to accomplish sales objectives.
• Work with leaders to develop a business plan to achieve goals and sales objectives, including formulary approvals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver resources and pull-through within the territory.
• Demonstrate administrative excellence to manage work hours, sales call data, customer objectives responses, sample and expense reporting and other administrative items.

Hypopara Clinical Sales Specialist

Operations

• Implement market access pricing and contracting strategies for Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio, focusing on anticipated hypoparathyroidism launch
• Oversee contracting operations: manage and implement contracts, pricing agreements, and rebate programs with providers, payers, wholesalers, and PBMs
• Develop and maintain metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor contract performance, pricing trends, and rebate liabilities; generate reports for senior management
• Manage state price transparency requirements, price notifications, compendia communications, HPMS and SAM.gov reporting and registrations
• Oversee purchase order and vendor invoice validation, collaborate with Finance to track spending and manage accruals; input to yearly budget
• Lead contract lifecycle management from negotiation and execution to renewal and termination; ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Coordinate implementation with Finance, Legal, IT, and vendors to operationalize pricing strategies within revenue management systems
• Oversee rebate administration (government, managed care, commercial), ensure accurate calculation, timely payment, reconciliation, and dispute resolution
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; serve as trusted advisor on contracting and pricing matters
• Identify and implement process improvements, manage data validation, adjudicate rebate and formulary validations before payment deadlines
• Ensure compliance and develop controls to mitigate risks related to pricing, contracting, and rebate administration
• Manage and develop team; report directly to Senior Director, Pricing and Contracting Strategy; hybrid role based in Princeton, NJ (3 days/week)

Director, Contract Operations

Chief Technology Officer

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and caregivers for supplemental education and questions related to therapy access and administration.
• Develop and maintain relationships with patients and caregivers via in-person and virtual interactions.
• Assess the individual needs of the patient to develop an appropriate plan of action that empowers patient and caregiver advocacy utilizing approved resources.
• Educate patients on their insurance coverage and the process for obtaining therapy and conduct medication administration training as required once coverage is established.
• Provide information on affordability resources as needed.
• Manage long-term relationships with patients and their care team by developing a communication plan tailored to the needs of the patient and their care team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams as needed.
• Partner with Patient Advocacy and attend patient education symposia as needed.
• Partner with Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance (PV) and Complaint Management Quality Systems and Compliance colleagues to report adverse events (AEs) and product complaints.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• This position will require up to 50%, including overnight and weekend travel commitments to include advocacy and congresses

Patient Access Liaison

Marketing

• Execute HCP and patient marketing strategies to support the launch and ongoing success of YORVIPATH®
• Lead development and execution of select marketing initiatives across HCP and patient audiences, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and business objectives
• Oversee day-to-day management of tactical initiatives including congress planning, patient support materials, and field team resources
• Support development of disease awareness campaigns and branded content tailored to patient and provider audiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, creative and media agencies, and vendors to produce compliant assets and integrated programs
• Monitor campaign performance and customer engagement across all touchpoints and identify opportunities for optimization
• Ensure all tactics align with regulatory and compliance standards
• Collaborate within team and cross-functionally to advance brand goals

Senior Manager, Marketing

Financial Planning and Analysis

• 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.
• The Director, Government Pricing will lead the development, execution, and oversight of government pricing-related operations and reporting across the U.S. business. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to Finance, Market Access, Legal, and Commercial teams, ensuring compliance with evolving federal and state pricing regulations while maximizing net revenue and supporting business planning and decision-making. This role requires a deep understanding of U.S. government pricing programs, and the pharmaceutical reimbursement landscape.
• Key Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end government pricing reporting and operations, including oversight of government pricing calculations, compliance, and reporting for programs such as AMP, BP, 340B/PHS, FSS/VA, ASP, NFAMP, FCP, IFF, and URA.
• Oversee the management of GP models, including calculation, validation, documentation, and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual GP reports to CMS, VA/DoD, and state Medicaid agencies, and any programs requiring price reporting, per legislative requirements
• Provide government pricing impact assessments to aid in the strategic direction on GTN modeling, forecasting, accruals, bid assessments, commercial contracting, new product launches, and scenario planning to inform financial planning and product pricing decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, Trade, Global Finance, and Legal teams to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Guide the design and enhancement of automation tools and dashboards to streamline data aggregation, analytics, and executive reporting for government pricing
• Serve as a key contributor in the assessment of new legislation (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act), including government pricing impact assessments.
• In partnership with Market Access, represent Government Pricing in strategic pricing committees, providing insight into the financial impact of pricing and contract decisions.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of SOPs, assumptions documentation, and procedural controls to ensure audit readiness and policy alignment and serve as SME for government pricing during audits and inquiries.
• Manage reviews and approvals of monthly accruals, reconciliations, utilization files (e.g., rebates, 340B claims), and reporting packages to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, policy changes, and regulatory updates; evaluate their potential impact on government pricing, GTN impact, pricing strategy, and financial forecasts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits related to government pricing.
• Oversee vendors and consultants providing government pricing support or software solutions.
• Champion cross-functional initiatives related to FMV analysis, bona fide service fees, state transparency reporting, and other pricing-related special projects.
• Ensure compliance with laws governing government programs are within Ascendis’ written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.