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Ascendis Pharma, a global biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to join the Clinical Development team within the Endocrine & Rare Disease Medical Sciences organization. Based in Hellerup, Denmark, you will report to the VP of Clinical Science (US-based) and play a crucial role in designing, monitoring, and analyzing clinical trials for endocrine and rare disease programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design clinical trials, provide oversight, and support site and subject retention
- Ensure successful completion of clinical trial documentation including protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, and SOPs in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Participate in study teams and cross-functional initiatives as delegated
- Ensure consistent use of language and criteria across multiple endocrine projects
- Monitor study integrity and track accumulating safety and efficacy data
- Anticipate obstacles within clinical trials 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 current knowledge of relevant science, medical information, good clinical practices, and regulatory guidance
- Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to optimize product development
- Cultivate relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders
- Adhere to rigorous ethical standards and handle confidential, regulated information with sound judgment
The role requires availability for evening meetings due to global team coordination across time zones, and occasional international travel (20-30 days per year).
Qualifications:
- Relevant degree (cand.pharm, MSc in Pharmacy, 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
- Ability to take initiative and solve problems of moderate complexity
- Sound judgment in handling complex, confidential, and regulated information
- Proven ability to learn quickly in fast-paced environments with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative approach
Preferred Experience (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
