(Senior) Analyst Product innovation at Ascendis Pharma

Gentofte Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Patsnap, Cortellis, GlobalData, Communication, Business Development, Pharma Value Chain, Pitch Deck Creation

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Are you passionate about innovation? Do you have experience within product development? If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new (Senior) Analyst. 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 (Senior) Analyst to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in Ascendis' success in Endocrinology Rare Disease as well as novel therapeutic areas. You will be the driving force behind providing high-quality analysis and pitch decks, enabling value-oriented, informed decision-making by the EMT. By gathering, analyzing, and transforming data into concise, actionable ideas, you will play an important role in shaping the future pipeline. As a person, you are positive, solution-oriented, comfortable working independently and of a proactive nature. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results. You will be joining the Product Innovation team consisting of 1 colleague, and report directly to Steffen Nyegaard, Director Product Innovation who is based in Hellerup. You will be based in Hellerup Your key responsibilities will be: Identification of new drug candidates and indications of interest In-depth analysis of diseases, treatment guidelines, market (CI, market trends, commercialization strategy etc) and patents into final reports Staying current in relevant fields and tracking news widely (e.g., scientific literature, analyst reports, regulatory documents) and share findings with key stakeholders Act as strategic thought partner across different functions and teams, e.g. supporting early research projects or conducting deep-dive analytics to support key business decisions Establish processes, structures, and templates when necessary to support Ascendis' growth Qualifications and Skills: You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a PhD in Natural Science or an MBA – and 3 years of experience within a prior job like business development, competitive intelligence, market research or similar from biotech, pharma or consultancy companies. Furthermore, you have: +5 years industry experience from Pharma or biotech Significant, hands-on experience with the functions within the pharma value chain 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. To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be skilled with databases like Patsnap, Cortellis, GlobalData and be a very strong communicator of highly complex data. Travel: 20 days per year. Office: Denmark, Hellerup, Tuborg Boulevard 12 Apply now. We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time. To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated. For more details about the position or the company, please contact Steffen Nyegaard, Director, Product Innovation (sny@ascendispharma.com) You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially. A note to recruiters: We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.

Responsibilities

The role involves identifying new drug candidates and indications through in-depth analysis of diseases, markets, and patents. The analyst will provide high-quality analysis and pitch decks to support informed decision-making by the Executive Management Team.