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Ascendis Pharma, a global biopharmaceutical company, is seeking an International Marketing Director to lead the global commercialization strategy for Yorvipath, a treatment for hypoparathyroidism. Based in London, you will serve as the strategic bridge between global marketing teams and international territory partners, driving brand positioning, market access, and patient engagement across target markets.
You will own the end-to-end international marketing strategy for this rare disease indication, including market analysis, competitive positioning, regulatory landscape assessment, and partner collaboration. Key responsibilities include developing cohesive marketing strategies that account for regional differences, managing brand consistency across channels, optimizing go-to-market approaches, and designing patient and healthcare professional engagement initiatives.
You will work cross-functionally with global marketing, R&D, regulatory, medical affairs, and market access teams to align marketing strategies with business objectives. You'll also collaborate directly with regional partner teams to tailor approaches for local market needs. The role requires strong project management capabilities to lead multiple concurrent initiatives, define success metrics and KPIs, and deliver regular performance reports to senior leadership.
The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of international strategic and executional marketing experience in life sciences, with proven expertise in partner-led commercialization models. Experience in endocrinology, rare diseases, or specialty pharmaceuticals is preferred. You should demonstrate strong business acumen, analytical and data-driven thinking, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively in cross-functional, multicultural environments. An MBA is preferred. You will report to the Head of International Strategic Marketing.
