Senior Clinical Scientist, Clinical Development

Are you passionate about clinical trials and want to be involved in designing them? Do you have experience monitoring studies and analyzing data?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Senior Clinical Scientist Director, Clinical Development, Endocrine & Rare Diseases

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.  

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets. 

We are seeking an energetic and passionate Senior Clinical Scientist to join our team. As a member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in designing, monitoring and analyzing clinical trials within the Endocrine and Rare Disease Medical Sciences area. 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 join the Clinical Development team, being part of the Endocrine & Rare Disease Medical Sciences organization. You will report to the VP of Clinical Science who is based in the US. You will be based in Hellerup together with the Danish team.

Since you will join a team based in different time zones, you must be available for evening meetings. This position may also require occasional international travel.

Your key responsibilities will be

• For clinical trials: design, provide oversight, and support site and subject retention  

• Ensure successful completion of documents (including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, etc.) with cross-functional team members 

• Participate in study teams and cross-functional teams as appropriate and as delegated 

• Ensure consistent use of language and criteria across multiple endocrine projects  

• Ensure study integrity and track accumulating safety and efficacy data 

• Anticipate obstacles within a clinical trial and implement solutions 

• Analyze, evaluate, and support accurate interpretation and reporting of clinical data 

• Contribute to drafting and reviewing clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions  

• 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 

• Complete assigned tasks thoroughly, accurately, and on time 

• Adhere to rigorous ethical standards  

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant degree, e.g., cand.pharm/Msc in Pharmacy or equivalent. You also have a strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry.

Furthermore, you:

• Understand statistical concepts and clinical trial design 

• Understand the connection between nonclinical data and clinical data 

• Take initiative and solve problems of moderate complexity 

• Demonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated information 

Below experience is preferred but not required:

• At least 4 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution
• At least 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience 
• Experience with regulatory submissions and interactions

Key competencies:

You have a proven ability to learn quickly, even in fast‑paced environments and remaining organized with attention to details.

You take ownership of your work, lead by example, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization. You are trusted by others for your sound judgment and discretion, particularly when handling confidential, sensitive, or regulated information.

To succeed in this position, we expect you to have excellent communications skills as well as being a team member who thrives in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.

Travel: 20-30 days per year

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark 

Apply now.

We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.   

To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated. 

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com  

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.

A note to recruiters: 

We do not allow external search party solicitation.  Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR 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.