Senior Clinical Scientist - Job ID: 1308

Here at Ascendis we pride ourselves in exceptional science, visionary leadership, skilled and passionate colleagues.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing biopharma company with offices in Denmark, Germany, and the United States. Today, we’re advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.

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.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We are a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.

We promote a trusting and appreciative company culture and value colleagues of diverse backgrounds and their abilities to contribute unique viewpoints and perspectives to all aspects of the business, from drug development to marketing.

This role is involved in the design, monitoring, and data analysis of the Company’s oncology clinical trials. As such, the Associate Director, Oncology Clinical Scientist is an important and visible member of the Oncology team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to protocol design, provide oversight of clinical data (entry by sites, data completeness/accuracy working closely with ClinOps/Biometrics/Data Management teams), and support site and subject retention in clinical trials alongside the Medical Monitor(s)
• Develop and maintain up to date slide presentations for internal meetings related to the clinical trial(s)
• Ensure successful completion of documents (including protocols, investigator brochure, safety monitoring plan, site training materials, clinical study report, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, etc.) with cross-functional team members
• Represent Clinical Development on study teams and cross-functional teams as appropriate or as delegated by the Medical Monitor(s)
• Ensure consistent use of language and criteria across multiple oncology projects (including partner studies)
• Ensure study integrity and track accumulating clinical data in real time
• Analyse, evaluate, and support accurate interpretation and reporting of clinical data
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science, medical information, good clinical practices, and regulatory guidance
• Able to mentor and manage clinical scientists or interns (assigned as direct reports) within Clinical Development
• 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
• 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

• Advanced degree e.g. Ph.D., Pharm.D., equivalent OR at least 8 years of relevant work with direct involvement in clinical trials
• Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
• Understand statistical concepts and clinical trial design
• Possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressure
• Multi-task while remaining organized and attentive to detail
• Work hard, be a trustworthy and collaborative team player
• Take initiative and solve problems of moderate complexity
• Demonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated information
• Lead both directly and by example
• At least 5 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution
• At least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience with regulatory submissions and interactions preferred

Estimated compensation 185-220K/year DOE

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