Senior Clinical Scientist - Job ID: 1845

<p>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.</p><p>Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.&nbsp; As such, the Senior Clinical Scientist is an important and visible member of the Clinical Development team.&nbsp; 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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul> <li>For clinical trials: design, provide oversight, and support site and subject retention </li> <li>Ensure successful completion of documents (including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, etc.) with cross-functional team members</li> <li>Participate on study teams and cross-functional teams as appropriate, and as delegated by the Vice President, Clinical Development</li> <li>Ensure consistent use of language and criteria across multiple endocrine projects </li> <li>Ensure study integrity, and track accumulating safety and efficacy data</li> <li>Anticipate obstacles within a clinical trial, and implement solutions</li> <li>Analyze, evaluate, and support accurate interpretation and reporting of clinical data</li> <li>Contribute to drafting and reviewing clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions </li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science, medical information, good clinical practices, and regulatory guidance</li> <li>Collaborate with—and serve as a clinical research resource for—cross-functional colleagues to optimize product development</li> <li>Cultivate relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders to represent the interests of the company</li> <li>Support corporate strategic and organizational initiatives</li> <li>Assist with commercial activities as needed</li> <li>Complete assigned tasks thoroughly, accurately, and on time</li> <li>Adhere to rigorous ethical standards </li> <li>Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings</li> </ul> <ul><li>Advanced degree e.g. Ph.D., Pharm.D., MS, or equivalent</li></ul><ul><li>Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry</li><li>Understand statistical concepts and clinical trial design</li><li>Understand the connection between nonclinical data and clinical data</li><li>Possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)</li><li>Learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressure </li><li>Multi-task while remaining organized and attentive to detail</li><li>Work hard, be a trustworthy and collaborative team player</li><li>Take initiative and solve problems of moderate complexity</li><li>Demonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated information</li><li>Lead both directly and by example</li></ul><ul><li>Preferred, but not required:</li><ul><li>At least 4 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution</li><li>At least 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience </li><li>Experience with regulatory submissions and interactions</li></ul></ul><p>The estimated salary range for this position is $170-190K/year USD DOE.&nbsp; Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location.&nbsp; This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level), discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package. </p> <ul> <li>401(k) plan with company match </li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision plans </li> <li>Company-offered Life and Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance </li> <li>Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits </li> <li>Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Employee Discounts</li> <li>Professional Development</li> <li>Health Saving Account (HSA)</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li> <li>Various incentive compensation plans</li> <li>Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance&nbsp;&nbsp; </li> <li>Mental Health resources </li> <li>Paid leave benefits for new parents </li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>A note to recruiters:</strong></p><p><strong>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.&nbsp;If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.</strong></p>