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Salary: USD 175,000 - 190,000 / annual
Ascendis Pharma, a dynamic global biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to serve as the external-facing scientific expert in Medical Affairs. This role is responsible for identifying and developing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and educating healthcare providers about disease states and products in the Ascendis Pharma endocrinology pipeline, leveraging the company's proprietary TransCon® drug development platform.
The Medical Science Liaison will serve as the field-based external representation of Medical Affairs, creating awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicating the potential of TransCon technology. Key responsibilities include maintaining high-level medical expertise to support the portfolio and pipeline in relevant disease states (bone and growth); providing medical and scientific presentations to internal and external audiences; identifying KOLs and key organizations such as professional associations and patient advocacy groups; assessing scientific needs of healthcare providers, researchers, and patient advocates; developing and maintaining KOL engagement plans; capturing external insights about disease states, portfolio, pipeline, and competitors; building relationships with internal colleagues in Market Access, Marketing, and Sales; collaborating with Medical Outcomes Scientific Liaisons on regional deliverables; participating in Field Medical Team strategic initiatives; providing scientific support at medical congresses; delivering internal training for commercial and medical colleagues; engaging with external researchers on investigator-initiated trials; supporting clinical trial operations including identification and engagement of investigators and sites; and documenting activities in the CRM platform.
The position is remote and reports to the Director, Field Medical Team. Estimated travel is 50–75% annually, with the requirement to live near a major airport hub.
**Requirements:**
- MD, PhD, or PharmD (or equivalent)
- Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a Medical Science Liaison
- Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology, or rare disease experience preferred
- Outgoing personality with strong desire to interact with healthcare providers and researchers
- Demonstrated passion for patients
- Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical information in virtual and live settings
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams to achieve results
- Ability to work autonomously, organize, and prioritize work schedule
- Ability to make decisions with significant impact on department credibility, operations, and services
- Ability to create reports and presentations and present to internal and external groups
- Must live near major airport hub within assigned geography
- Valid driver's license in state of residence with satisfactory driving record
