Medical Science Liaison - Endocrinology

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.

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.

We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison who is the external facing scientific expert in Medical Affairs at Ascendis Pharma that communicates confidently about our products using clinical and scientific expertise. The Medical Science Liaison is responsible for identifying and developing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and educating all healthcare providers about the disease states and products in the Ascendis Pharma endocrinology pipeline.

The position is remote and reports to the Director, Field Medical Team.

Key Responsibilities Serve as the field-based external facing medical representation of Medical Affairs

Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology to transform the practice of endocrinology

Maintain high level of medical expertise to support the portfolio/pipeline and relevant disease states (e.g., Provide medical/scientific presentations to both internal and external audiences

Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key organizations (e.g. professional associations, patient advocacy groups) for disease states within a geography

Identify the scientific needs of healthcare providers (HCPs), researchers, and patient advocates important to patient care within a geography

Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan that foster collaborative relationships within geography

Capture external insights about the disease state, Ascendis portfolio and pipeline, and competitors and communicate to internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner

Market Access, Marketing, and Sales) by providing medical expertise and support as needed

Collaborate with Medical Outcomes Scientific Liaisons (MOSLs) to support regional deliverables (e.g., scientific support, internal/external presentations)

Participate with the development and implementation of the Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives

Provide scientific support at medical congresses to include participation in clinical data presentations, scientific exchange at the medical affairs booth, and internal or external meetings

Provide internal onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues

Support clinical trial operations to ensure success with planned and ongoing clinical trials to include identifying, supporting, and regularly engaging clinical trial investigators, and sites. Document all relevant activities in the CRM platform

Ensure understanding of and maintains compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a medical science liaison required

Strong oral and written communication skills with a high capability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical information in virtual and live settings is required

Ability to make decisions which have a significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services

Ability to create materials such as reports and presentations and to present/speak to both internal and external groups

Must live near major airport hub within geography

Estimated travel ~50-75%

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.

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits

Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts

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