Associate Project Director

Join Our Team as Associate Project Director in Product Supply & Quality (PSQ)Are you passionate about high-quality project management within the CMC & Device area? Ready for your next career move? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you!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 a passionate Associate Project Director to join our growing team.

This will be a unique opportunity to significantly impact on the deliverables and contribute to the further development of one of our products, which is scheduled for regulatory submission in several countries over the next couple of years. You will lead the cross functional LCM team, focusing on the CMC, Device and Quality activities related to the project of getting the product to the global market. You will be joining the PSQ Project Management team consisting of 4 colleagues, and report directly to Charlotte Mackeprang, VP of PSQ Project Management,who is based in Hellerup.

You will also be working from our headquarters in Hellerup. Your key responsibilities will be: Establish and lead the PSQ LCM team, ensuring progress on cross-functional projects and ensuring the team is committed to the CMC LCM strategy. Organize and facilitate sub-teams within the field of drug substance, drug product, QC, packaging, and device, where examples of tasks will be to drive projects, track progress, mitigate risks and document activities Represent PSQ in the global Core team with team members across the organization.

   Collaborate with our stakeholders in PSQ, CMC/Device Development, Regulatory and Quality Manage other project management activities across PSQ Qualifications and Skills: You hold a relevant academic degree - preferably a masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or other relevant education. You have extensive experience from the Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry as a Senior Project Manager or Associate Project Director with strong project management skills and knowledge from several disciplines within CMC e. g.

working with manufacturing processes of drug substance or drug products, Combination Product, Device, QC and/or Regulatory Affairs and have a good overview of the process from development, production and to get final regulatory approval.   Furthermore, you have:

A strong results orientation and a proven track record of successful driving projects from start to finish A flexible, adaptable, and resilient mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving An open and communicative style, with the ability to build strong working relationships across all organizational levels Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to maintain a clear overview in busy periods Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken Key competencies: You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.    Travel: 5-10 days per year. Office: Denmark, Tuborg Boulevard in Hellerup Apply now. All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially. For more details about the position or the company, please VP of PSQ Project Management Charlotte Mackeprang, +45 31510825You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www. ascendispharma. comApplications submitted via email or other channels will not be reviewed. Due to the summer holiday period, our response times may be a bit longer than usual.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to reviewing your application as soon as possible