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Salary: USD 160,000 - 180,000 / annual
Ascendis Pharma, a global biopharmaceutical company with operations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States, is seeking a Clinical Scientist to join its Clinical Development team. The company focuses on advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology using its proprietary TransCon® drug development platform.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, monitoring, and data analysis of late-phase clinical trials studying growth hormone, parathyroid hormone, and C-type natriuretic peptide therapies. You will serve as an important and visible member of the Clinical Development team, working on multiple concurrent projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing clinical trials, providing oversight, and supporting site and subject retention
- Ensuring successful completion of clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, and standard operating procedures in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Participating on study teams and cross-functional initiatives as delegated by the Vice President of Clinical Development
- Ensuring consistent language and criteria across multiple endocrine projects
- Monitoring study integrity and tracking accumulating safety and efficacy data
- Anticipating obstacles within clinical trials and implementing solutions
- Analyzing, evaluating, and supporting accurate interpretation and reporting of clinical data
- Contributing to drafting and reviewing clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions
- Maintaining current knowledge of relevant science, medical information, good clinical practices, and regulatory guidance
- Collaborating with cross-functional colleagues to optimize product development
- Cultivating relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders
- Supporting corporate strategic initiatives and commercial activities as needed
- Traveling up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings
The position is based in Princeton, NJ, with a hybrid work arrangement preferred, though remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Requirements:
- Advanced degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., MS, or equivalent)
- Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
- Understanding of statistical concepts and clinical trial design
- Understanding of the connection between nonclinical and clinical data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and follow complex directions under pressure
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Collaborative team player with initiative and problem-solving ability
- Sound judgment in handling complex, confidential, and regulated information
- Ability to lead both directly and by example
Preferred (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
