Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar role required., A 4-year bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field is required, or a Doctoral degree preferred., Strong oral and written communication skills in both German and English are essential., Experience in pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology, or rare diseases is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Serve as the external medical representative for Medical Affairs and engage with healthcare providers.

Develop relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and educate healthcare providers about Ascendis Pharma's products.

Provide medical/scientific presentations and support at medical congresses and internal meetings.

Capture insights about the disease state and communicate them to internal stakeholders effectively.

Job description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the external facing medical-scientific expert in Medical Affairs at Ascendis Pharma who communicates confidently about our products using clinical and scientific expertise. The MSL is responsible for identifying and developing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and educating all healthcare providers about the disease states and products in the Ascendis Pharma endocrinology pipeline. The position is remote and reports to the Head of Medical Affairs Germany and Austria.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the field-based external facing medical representation of Medical Affairs
Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology to transform the practice of endocrinology
Maintain high level of medical expertise to support the portfolio/pipeline and relevant disease states (e.g., bone and growth)
Provide medical/scientific presentations to both internal and external audiences
Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key organizations (e.g. professional associations, patient advocacy groups) for disease states within a geography
Identify the scientific needs of healthcare providers (HCPs), researchers, and patient advocates important to patient care within a geography
Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan that fosters collaborative relationships within geography
Capture external insights about the disease state, Ascendis portfolio and pipeline, and competitors and communicate to internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner
Build strong relationships with internal colleagues (e.g., Market Access, Marketing, and Sales) by providing medical expertise and support as needed
Collaborate with Internal Medical Affairs colleagues to support regional deliverables (e.g., scientific support, internal/external presentations)
Participate with the development and implementation of the Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives
Provide scientific support at medical congresses to include participation in clinical data presentations, scientific exchange at the medical affairs booth, and internal or external meetings
Provide internal onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues
Engage with external researchers as a primary contact with interest in investigator-initiated trials (IITs)
Support clinical trial operations to ensure success with planned and ongoing clinical trials to include identifying, supporting, and regularly engaging clinical trial investigators, and sites. Participate in patient find activities as needed.
Document all relevant activities in the CRM platform
Ensure understanding of and maintain compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Minimum 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a Medical Science Liaison (or similar role) required with a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Health Science field is required (e.g., RN, PA, NP, RPh) or minimum one year of pharmaceutical experience required with a Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) or equivalent training preferred
Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology or rare disease experience preferred
Must be outgoing and appreciate the opportunity to interact with healthcare providers and researchers
Must have an incredible passion for patients
Strong oral and written communication skills with a high capability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical information in virtual and live settings is required
Collaborates with a wide range of people to achieve results
Ability to work autonomously to organize and prioritize one’s own work schedule
Ability to make decisions which have a significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
Ability to create materials such as reports and presentations and to present/speak to both internal and external groups
Fluent in German language skills, both written and verbal
Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal
Must live near airport hub within geography
Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence; must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record
Estimated travel ~50-75%

Benefits

Unique Ascendis DNA:  Flat hierarchies, short lines of communication and a dynamic, open and informal working atmosphere. Tremendous opportunity to make an impact. Great team and corporate events.
Remuneration package:You can expect an attractive base salary, a sponsored pension scheme (bAV), we will pay for your internet, and we offer exciting short- and long-term incentives.
Onboarding:  Structured, well-proven onboarding program to give you a clear picture of your responsibilities and the company you will be working for.
Transport connections:  Direct connection to tram station, parking lots for cars and bikes.
Food & more:  Soft drinks and a wide variety of snacks.
State of the art: Your new workplace is waiting for you, including an iPhone, an iPad and a brand-new laptop.

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