Senior Clinical Scientist - Remote

Overview

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.

The Senior Clinical Scientist is involved in the design, monitoring, and data analysis of the Company’s late-phase clinical trials studying growth hormone, parathyroid hormone, and/or C-type natriuretic peptide therapies.  As such, the Senior Clinical Scientist is an important and visible member of the Clinical Development team.  The Senior Clinical Scientist position is based in the United States ideally the Scientist will work hybrid from our Palo Alto, CA office but we may consider a remote arrangement for the right candidate.

In Short

• Design, provide oversight, and support site and subject retention for clinical trials.
• Ensure successful completion of clinical trial documents with cross-functional team members.
• Participate on study teams and cross-functional teams as delegated.
• Ensure consistent use of language and criteria across multiple endocrine projects.
• Track accumulating safety and efficacy data to ensure study integrity.
• Analyze and support accurate interpretation and reporting of clinical data.
• Draft and review clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science and regulatory guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to optimize product development.
• Support corporate strategic and organizational initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience in clinical trials and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of good clinical practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Strong problem-solving skills to anticipate obstacles.
• Experience in endocrinology or oncology is a plus.
• Ability to adhere to rigorous ethical standards.

Benefits

• Dynamic workplace for professional growth.
• Opportunity to work on innovative therapies.
• Collaboration with skilled and passionate colleagues.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote options.
• Involvement in significant clinical research projects.