US Strategy & Operations- Summer Intern at Ascendis Pharma

Princeton, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

34.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, Content Development, Stakeholder Coordination, Project Management, Process Improvement, Research, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Presentation Skills, Data Analysis, Collaboration

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

We are a dynamic, growing biopharma company with offices in Denmark, Germany and the United States. Today, we’re advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease, Oncology, and Ophthalmology. Join our dynamic team as a US Strategy & Operations Summer Intern and gain invaluable experience in one of the most critical areas of the industry. We are committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and are seeking enthusiastic interns to contribute to our communication and engagement initiatives. Job Summary: As the US Strategy & Operations Summer Intern, you will work closely with our US Strategy & Operations team to support cross-functional projects that drive the business forward. You will have the opportunity to develop internal content, assist in project management support, and contribute to communication and engagement planning for the US Business Unit. This role provides hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry and exposure to cross-functional initiatives that drive business growth. Responsibilities: Internal Communications Support: Draft clear, concise internal communications—including newsletters, announcements, and program updates—to support alignment across US cross‑functional teams. Employee Engagement Activities: Assist with planning and executing engagement initiatives such as town halls, leadership roundtables, team events, and internal campaigns. Content Development: Support creation of content for engagement programs (e.g., message framing, email copy, visual aids, intranet content). Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with key partners across Strategy & Operations, Sales, Marketing, Medial Affairs, HR, and Communications to gather inputs, track requests, and ensure timely delivery of communications and engagement deliverables. Project Support: Help organize and manage strategic and operational initiatives by coordinating timelines, preparing status updates, and supporting project documentation. Meeting Support: Assist with agenda design, note‑taking, action tracking, and follow‑up communications for team meetings and engagement events. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve communication workflows, engagement processes, and collaboration practices; propose solutions and assist with implementation. Research & Insights: Conduct targeted research to support communication planning and engagement strategies, summarizing findings for internal stakeholders. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Business, Communications, Life Sciences or related field. Strong ability to think strategically and creatively with a focus on impact and outcomes. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience or coursework in communication, social media, program management or pharmaceutical industry is a plus. This internship will pay $26-34/hr depending on your years of education completed. This is a summer internship position with a duration of 8-12 weeks. You will be an external W2 contractor reporting to an Ascendis manager, no Ascendis benefits will be provided for this limited duration contract. Opportunity for mentorship and professional development.

Responsibilities

The intern will support cross-functional projects by drafting internal communications, assisting with employee engagement initiatives like town halls, and developing content for engagement programs. Responsibilities also include coordinating with stakeholders across various departments and supporting strategic and operational initiatives.