Job Description
Job Description
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 Senior Clinical Scientist is involved in the design, monitoring, and data analysis of the Company’s late-phase clinical trials studying growth hormone, parathyroid hormone, and / or C-type natriuretic peptide therapies. As such, the Senior Clinical Scientist is an important and visible member of the Clinical Development team. The Senior Clinical Scientist position is based in the United States ideally the Scientist will work hybrid from our Palo Alto, CA office but we may consider a remote arrangement for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 on study teams and cross-functional teams as appropriate, and as delegated by the Vice President, Clinical Development
- 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
- Support 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
Advanced degree e.g. Ph.D., Pharm.D., MS, or equivalentStrong track record of scientific and clinical inquiryUnderstand statistical concepts and clinical trial designUnderstand the connection between nonclinical data and clinical dataPossess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)Learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressureMulti-task while remaining organized and attentive to detailWork hard, be a trustworthy and collaborative team playerTake initiative and solve problems of moderate complexityDemonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated informationLead both directly and by examplePreferred, but not required :At least 4 years of experience with clinical trial design and executionAt least 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experienceExperience with regulatory submissions and interactionsEstimated compensation 170-190K / year USD DOE
Benefits
401(k) plan with company matchMedical, dental, and vision plansCompany-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insuranceCompany-provided short and long-term disability benefitsUnique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsProfessional DevelopmentHealth Saving Account (HSA)Flexible Spending AccountsVarious incentive compensation plansAccident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceMental Health resourcesPaid leave benefits for new parentsA 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.