Associate Director Medical Operations, International Markets

Are you ready to shape scientific strategy and training across global markets? Do you thrive at the intersection of medical affairs, partner collaboration, and external education? Would you like to play a key role in launching innovative treatments while expanding your leadership impact in a multicultural, fast-paced environment? Then join Ascendis Pharma and help bring innovation to life across international markets

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patient’s lives. We have locations in Denmark, Germany, the United States, the UK, Italy, Spain, and France.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies, selecting only those that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

Today, we are advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. In addition, we collaborate with partners around the world on the development of TransCon-based products for other therapeutic areas and markets.

This position will be placed in The International Markets region, which is a key strategic endeavour by Ascendis to expand our global footprint in partnership with indirect affiliates across the globe including Canada, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, South Africa, Asia and Oceania.

The role

As Associate Director Medical Operations you will play a high impact role within the International Markets team, primarily supporting TC CNP but also supporting the entire portfolio in ensuring a consistent scientific messaging and field approach across partners, collaborating with global medical training for implementation across therapeutic areas aligned to the partners launch timing and focus, as well as building an external medical education platform to support educational needs across the region. It will foster the successful candidate the opportunity to develop their medical affairs capabilities through supporting the launches of our portfolio globally.

You will report to the Head of International Medical Affairs and work closely with the respective VP of International region, Heads of International Marketing, Market Access & Business Operations as well as other internal teams across Ascendis. The role should be based in a market where we have an Ascendis European office (with a preference for the UK or Denmark). This is expected to be a remote role that may require some travel (~20%). Flexibility in work hours will be necessary to accommodate global time zones.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Internal and Partner Liaison

• Build direct relationships with partners and internal cross-functional stakeholders
• Serve as an active member of the medical affairs team and contribute as subject matter expert on the international region needs with all stakeholders
• Support the gathering of insights and embed those to ensure customer focus is at our core

Training

• Develop a yearly training calendar for each partner which closely aligns with their focus and launch planning as well as considering the needs of our 3 innovative brands
• Deliver and support onboarding and on-going training for partner medical teams as well as supporting a transition to a train the trainer model
• Lead device training across the region for all brands

External Medical Education

• Support the build of a medical education program across the international region
• Deliver external events where appropriates and with support as needed (advisory boards, webinars, face to face events)

Budget/Agency Management

• Support finance processes where appropriate with the project coordinator
• Oversee sourcing and logistical management of external vendors / HCPs / trainers as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced degree in life sciences with 5+ years of experience in medical affairs
• Experience in training or learning and development, and understanding of adult learning principles
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to coordinate and implement multiple
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and meeting management skills

Key competencies

You are a highly motivated self-starter with a strong foundation in scientific communication and a natural ability to collaborate across cultures and functions. You bring a clear customer focus and thrive on working in a complex, matrixed environment where attention to detail and a can-do attitude are key.

You are able to communicate technical information effectively to a broad audience and adapt your approach depending on the stakeholder. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you perform well in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

You have strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify business opportunities and take initiative. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you’re excited by innovation and comfortable navigating a multicultural environment.

Your excellent interpersonal skills enable you to work efficiently with colleagues at all levels of the organization, supporting both urgent priorities and long-term goals

Apply now

Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.

If you are passionate about contributing to the field of rare diseases and eager to make a difference at Ascendis Pharma, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to advance therapeutic innovations and improve patient lives worldwide.