Manager, Global Medical Communications - Job ID: 1466

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 Manager will serve as a content specialist on the Global Medical Communications team, helping to transform/create content and develop digital strategies that emphasize visually engaging and interactive assets and targeted distribution methods.  The individual will work closely with the entire Global Medical Affairs organization, particularly within Global Medical Communications, Medical Strategy/Alignment, Medical Information, and Scientific Training to develop and implement communications tactics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop external materials/medical assets, including, but not limited to, field medical slide decks, congress/booth materials, one-pagers, and other relevant external materials.

• Leverage knowledge at the intersection of strategic medical communications and digital technology to support communication strategy and content development for Global Medical Communications.

• Develop and maintain a process for storing, organizing, and accessing resources (e.g. Microsoft Teams or SharePoint).

• Partner with and manage vendors to develop and support digitally innovate and impactful projects that are strategically targeted to meet business objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PhD/PharmD/MD/MSN) is required.

• Expertise in conceptualizing, developing, and executing medical communications projects.

• Experience with the dynamic digital landscape of organizations and familiarity of best technology and process optimization practices is preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in digital marketing/communications within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries is strongly preferred. We are seeking creative minds with innovative ideas and skills for content development such as video production or animation experience.

• Experience in rare disease and/or endocrinology preferred, but not required.

• Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects and to manage a project from inception to completion.
• Successful candidates should be detail oriented and have prior project management experience.

• A high level of initiative and self-motivation.

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation.  Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed.  If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance