Ascendis Pharma
Associate Director, Global Medical Communications
Ascendis Pharma, Stanford, California, United States, 94305
Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.
Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.
Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.
Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.
Serving as a link among key functions, the Senior Manager, Medical Writing ensures that critical scientific information is communicated with clarity, precision, and accessibility. This position will work cross-functionally with therapeutic teams, including Clinical, Commercial, Marketing, Communications, Regulatory, and Legal, to prepare manuscripts, abstracts, reviews, posters, reports, presentations, and other materials.
This position will be based in Palo Alto or remote and will report to the Director, Global Head of Medical Communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrate a command of therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products in growth hormone deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, achondroplasia, and new therapeutic areas in developmentResearch and write original content for publications activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations, and other materialsLead internal and external author reviews of documents and effectively manage the editing and revision processDemonstrate the flexibility/adaptability necessary to collaborate with and interpret input from different therapeutic teams, including Clinical, Commercial, Marketing, Communications, Regulatory, and LegalResearch, develop, and write content that is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, grammatically accurate, referenced using appropriate sources, and consistent with quality and regulatory standardsInterpret and apply clinical data in medical and scientific communications deliverablesClearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate wayDemonstrate aptitude for technical writing, specifically writing related to medical devicesRequirements
Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PhD, PharmD, MS degree) required8+ years previous experience in medical/scientific communications and medical writing (agency or in-house) requiredUnderstanding of ICMJE, ISMPP guidelines for medical writingExceptional ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities and significant time pressuresUnderstands and effectively responds to multicultural communication styles and business practices with vendors, partners, and internal colleaguesPrefer prior experience in technical writing, specifically related to medical devicesAbility to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed work environmentMastery of referencing programs including Endnote or equivalentA high level of initiative and self-motivationSubstantial drive and goal orientationExcellent presentation skills, written and verbal communication skillsNew hires based in the US will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable lawA note to recruiters:
We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources 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.
Benefits
401(k) plan with company matchMedical, dental, and vision plansCompany-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insuranceCompany-provided short and long-term disability benefitsUnique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsProfessional DevelopmentHealth Saving Account (HSA)Flexible Spending AccountsVarious incentive compensation plansAccident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceMental Health resourcesPaid leave benefits for new parents
San Francisco and Los Angeles applicants: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance or the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (as applicable).
Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.
Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.
Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.
Serving as a link among key functions, the Senior Manager, Medical Writing ensures that critical scientific information is communicated with clarity, precision, and accessibility. This position will work cross-functionally with therapeutic teams, including Clinical, Commercial, Marketing, Communications, Regulatory, and Legal, to prepare manuscripts, abstracts, reviews, posters, reports, presentations, and other materials.
This position will be based in Palo Alto or remote and will report to the Director, Global Head of Medical Communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrate a command of therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products in growth hormone deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, achondroplasia, and new therapeutic areas in developmentResearch and write original content for publications activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations, and other materialsLead internal and external author reviews of documents and effectively manage the editing and revision processDemonstrate the flexibility/adaptability necessary to collaborate with and interpret input from different therapeutic teams, including Clinical, Commercial, Marketing, Communications, Regulatory, and LegalResearch, develop, and write content that is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, grammatically accurate, referenced using appropriate sources, and consistent with quality and regulatory standardsInterpret and apply clinical data in medical and scientific communications deliverablesClearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate wayDemonstrate aptitude for technical writing, specifically writing related to medical devicesRequirements
Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PhD, PharmD, MS degree) required8+ years previous experience in medical/scientific communications and medical writing (agency or in-house) requiredUnderstanding of ICMJE, ISMPP guidelines for medical writingExceptional ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities and significant time pressuresUnderstands and effectively responds to multicultural communication styles and business practices with vendors, partners, and internal colleaguesPrefer prior experience in technical writing, specifically related to medical devicesAbility to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed work environmentMastery of referencing programs including Endnote or equivalentA high level of initiative and self-motivationSubstantial drive and goal orientationExcellent presentation skills, written and verbal communication skillsNew hires based in the US will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable lawA note to recruiters:
We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources 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.
Benefits
401(k) plan with company matchMedical, dental, and vision plansCompany-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insuranceCompany-provided short and long-term disability benefitsUnique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsProfessional DevelopmentHealth Saving Account (HSA)Flexible Spending AccountsVarious incentive compensation plansAccident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceMental Health resourcesPaid leave benefits for new parents
San Francisco and Los Angeles applicants: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance or the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (as applicable).