Student Assistant - Foundational Technologies, Global IT

Are you passionate about enabling others via technology? Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience with foundational technologies in a biotech?

If so, now is your chance to join us as our new Student Assistant in Global IT.

This role offers you the perfect opportunity to combine your academic studies with real-world experience in a global environment.

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Germany, the United States, UK, Italy, Spain, and France.

We are applying our TransCon ® technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. 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. Today, we have a growing pipeline of prodrug therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.

We are seeking 2 passionate Student Assistants to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play an important role in developing internal processes, maintaining our expansive IT landscape and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders on projects to achieve extraordinary results.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Foundational Technology team consisting of +15 colleagues globally, and report directly to Andreas Bredahl Kristiansenwho is based in our HQ in Hellerup, Denmark.You will be based in Hellerup as well.

Your key responsibilities

We recognize the importance of gaining diverse experience. As a Student Assistant in Foundational Technologies, you will engage in a variety of tasks:

• Drive Exciting Hardware Projects: Collaborate with our teams to implement hardware solutions.
• Explore the Microsoft Ecosystem: Contribute to a variety of tasks within the Microsoft ecosystem, expanding your skills and knowledge. You'll have the chance to become highly skilled in SharePoint, gaining valuable expertise that will set you apart.
• Enhance Meeting Room Technology: Maintain and upgrade our meeting room tech, including the installation of new reservation screens at our Hellerup location.
• Support Software Maintenance Initiatives: Play a key role in cleaning up legacy installations and managing software licensing.

Qualifications and Skills:

You are currently enrolled in a relevant academic program. Preferably you are at the end of your Bachelor's or in the beginning of your Master's. Experience from a similar position is an advantage but not a must.

Furthermore, you are:

• Independent and quick to learn, able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Motivated by tackling tasks you've never tried before and unafraid of making mistakes, as we learn from them.
• Structured in your approach to work, with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Everything we do in Global IT supports our business. Therefore, it’s important to understand the business value and integrate that understanding into your work.

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.  

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be proactive, responsible and service-minded.

Work hours: 15-20 hours per week. We want you to balance your work and studies effectively and therefore we offer flexibility where possible to support you in balancing your responsibilities

Office: Ascendis Pharma A/S, Tuborg Boulevard 12, Hellerup, Denmark

Apply now!

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

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially.

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Andreas Kristiansen, Foundational Technologies, Global IT, abk@ascendispharma.com or +45 20 97 09 29 or visit our website www.ascendispharma.com  

• Growth Opportunities: Your responsibilities will be tailored to your profile and career objectives. You will have the opportunity to work with new IT technologies within the biopharmaceutical sector

• You will be co-determiner on how tasks are shaped, ensuring that your input influence the direction and execution of your work.

• Real-World Experience: Our team consists of highly experienced IT professionals who are happy to share their knowledge and support you as you learn the role. 

• Flexible Hours: We prioritize your academic commitments and offer flexible working hours.
• On Friday afternoons you will find your colleagues in the kitchen by the pick and mix candy.