Associate Director, Global Scientific Publications

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.

Serving as the driver of the development of the global strategic publication plan for a rare disease therapeutic area, the Associate Director of Global Scientific Publications oversees the planning, execution, and amplification of scientific publications, including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and publication extenders. The Associate Director will collaborate cross-functionally to understand the medical communications needs across the organization and will represent the medical communications function across departments.

This position will be remote for someone living and working in the US and will report to the Director, Global Head of Publication Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive the development and rationale for the publication plan and strategic objectives for individual medical communications tactics.

• Interface with external experts (e.g., key opinion leaders, clinical trial investigators, and other healthcare professionals) and internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical, Statistics, Medical Affairs,) to ensure publications address gaps and unmet needs and incorporate the latest data and expert perspectives.
• Oversee the tactical execution of the publication plan, ensuring the development of high-quality, scientifically accurate, and timely publications.

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of Ascendis publication policies and procedures as well as industry regulations and guidelines to ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry best practices.
• Contribute to department initiatives/activities to improve publications practices and processes. Stay current on industry and company requirements and best practices as they relate to scientific publications.
• Ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry standards.

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.

Requirements

• PhD or PharmD required. Professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus.
• 8+ years in medical or scientific publications within the pharmaceutical industry required.
• Knowledge of publications best practices (ICMJE, GPP2022) required.
• Ability to navigate complex data and rapidly incorporate relevant insights into medical communications.
• Demonstrated leadership capacity, including success working collaboratively in cross-functional settings.
• Experience managing medical or scientific writers/vendors.
• Experience managing budgets.

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

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree