Associate Director, Global Medical Writing

Ascendis Pharma

Associate Director in Global Medical Writing for Ascendis Pharma, focused on writing scientific publications related to clinical trials in endocrine indications. Collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders for publication planning and execution.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS/PhD/PharmD or 8+ years of experience writing scientific publications. Professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus.
Familiarity with endocrinology and/or rare disease is a benefit but not required.
Understanding of US and international regulations, requirements, and guidance associated with scientific publications (ICMJE, Good Publication Practice, etc).
Ability to work directly from data outputs and clinical documents (protocols, CSRs, etc) to draft.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; ability to assimilate and interpret scientific content and translate information for appropriate audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Health Saving Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various incentive compensation plans
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Mental Health resources
Paid leave benefits for new parents

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific writingmanuscript draftingliterature searchesdata interpretationpublication editingpublication planningclinical document analysisabstract writingpresentation developmentpeer-reviewed publication

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailcollaborationtime managementcritical thinkingadaptabilityproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillssubject matter expertise

Certifications

MSPhDPharmDCMPP