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 Associate Medical Director is involved in the design, safety monitoring, and data analysis of the Company’s late-phase clinical trials in endocrinology. As such, the Associate Medical Director is an important and visible member of the clinical development team. The Associate Medical Director position is based in the United States, and will report to a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development.Key ResponsibilitiesLeverage medical expertise and hands-on clinical experience to promote relevance and rigor of the development programFor clinical trials: design, provide medical oversight, and support site and subject retentionServe as a Medical Monitor for clinical trials, ensure study integrity, and track accumulating safety and efficacy dataProvide leadership to study teamsEnsure successful completion of trial-related documents (including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, medical monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, etc.) with cross-functional team membersAnticipate obstacles within a clinical trial, and implement solutionsAnalyze, evaluate, interpret, and report study resultsContribute to drafting and reviewing clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissionsContribute to design of the Clinical Development PlanMaintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science, medical information, good clinical practices, and regulatory guidanceCollaborate with—and serve as a clinical research resource for—cross-functional colleagues to optimize product developmentCultivate relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders to represent the interests of the companyContribute to corporate strategic and organizational initiativesAssist with commercial activities as neededComplete assigned tasks thoroughly, accurately, and on timeAdhere to rigorous ethical standardsTravel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetingsRequirementsKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceM.D. degreeCompletion of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship (strongly preferred)Physician licensure in at least one state (strongly preferred)Board-certified (strongly preferred), with specialty in endocrinology highly desiredAt least 3 years of industry (other relevant experience e.g. post-graduate experience in the clinical and/or academic realms may also be considered on a case-by-case basis).At least 2 years of experience with clinical trial design and executionStrong track record of scientific and clinical inquiryPossess excellent communication skills (written and oral)Learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressureMulti-task while remaining organized and attentive to detailLead both directly and by exampleWork hard, be a trustworthy and collaborative team playerTake initiative and solve complex problemsDemonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated informationThe estimated salary range for this position is $255-265K/year. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level), discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.Benefits 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 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.
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 Associate Medical Director is involved in the design, safety monitoring, and data analysis of the Company’s late-phase clinical trials in endocrinology. As such, the Associate Medical Director is an important and visible member of the clinical development team. The Associate Medical Director position is based in the United States, and will report to a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development.
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage medical expertise and hands-on clinical experience to promote relevance and rigor of the development program
- For clinical trials: design, provide medical oversight, and support site and subject retention
- Serve as a Medical Monitor for clinical trials, ensure study integrity, and track accumulating safety and efficacy data
- Provide leadership to study teams
- Ensure successful completion of trial-related documents (including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, medical monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, etc.) with cross-functional team members
- Anticipate obstacles within a clinical trial, and implement solutions
- Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and report study results
- Contribute to drafting and reviewing clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions
- Contribute to design of the Clinical Development Plan
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science, medical information, good clinical practices, and regulatory guidance
- Collaborate with—and serve as a clinical research resource for—cross-functional colleagues to optimize product development
- Cultivate relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders to represent the interests of the company
- Contribute to corporate strategic and organizational initiatives
- Assist with commercial activities as needed
- Complete assigned tasks thoroughly, accurately, and on time
- Adhere to rigorous ethical standards
- Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- M.D. degree
- Completion of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship (strongly preferred)
- Physician licensure in at least one state (strongly preferred)
- Board-certified (strongly preferred), with specialty in endocrinology highly desired
- At least 3 years of industry (other relevant experience e.g. post-graduate experience in the clinical and/or academic realms may also be considered on a case-by-case basis).
- At least 2 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution
- Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
- Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressure
- Multi-task while remaining organized and attentive to detail
- Lead both directly and by example
- Work hard, be a trustworthy and collaborative team player
- Take initiative and solve complex problems
- Demonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated information
The estimated salary range for this position is $255-265K/year. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level), discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
- 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
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.
Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2007, Ascendis Pharma is applying its innovative platform technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharma company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science and passion, we utilize our innovative TransCon™ technology platform to create new and potentially best-in-class therapies.Today, we’re advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease, Oncology, and Ophthalmology. We currently have five product candidates in clinical development: three in Endocrinology Rare Disease and two in Oncology. In addition, Ascendis recently announced new pre-clinical programs in Ophthalmology. We are a dynamic, growing biopharma company with headquarters in Copenhagen and additional offices and research facilities in Germany (Heidelberg, Munich, and Berlin) and the United States (Palo Alto, California, and Princeton, New Jersey).
Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2007, Ascendis Pharma is applying its innovative platform technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharma company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science and passion, we utilize our innovative TransCon™ technology platform to create new and potentially best-in-class therapies.
Today, we’re advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease, Oncology, and Ophthalmology. We currently have five product candidates in clinical development: three in Endocrinology Rare Disease and two in Oncology. In addition, Ascendis recently announced new pre-clinical programs in Ophthalmology.
We are a dynamic, growing biopharma company with headquarters in Copenhagen and additional offices and research facilities in Germany (Heidelberg, Munich, and Berlin) and the United States (Palo Alto, California, and Princeton, New Jersey).
