Senior Project Manager/Associate Project Director, Launch Execution

Are you passionate about supply chain project management? Do you have experience within Launch execution?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Senior Project Manager/Associate Project Director depending on seniority of the candidate.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking a passionate Senior Project Manager/Associate Project Director to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in expanding our global, commercial footprint across Europe, US and international markets by leading supply chain projects including product launches as well as packaging and distribution projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Launch Execution team consisting of 3 colleagues, and report directly to Michael Bjerrum Poulsen Senior Director Launch Execution who is based in Hellerup. You will be based in Hellerup.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead the Product Supply track of commercial launch projects as well as other supply chain projects
• Participate in executing the strategic Global Packaging and Delivery Program
• Lead improvement initiatives to enable fast and robust launch execution

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree and ideally 5-10+ years of experience within supply chain management.

Furthermore, you have:

• Extensive experience in managing complex, cross functional projects
• Extensive supply chain management experience, specifically packaging, warehousing and distribution
• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry and good understanding of regulatory requirements such as GMP, GDP and FMD

Key competencies:

• You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude
• You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key  

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be

• Clear, concise communication to stakeholders
• Leading cross‑functional project teams
• Translating commercial launch strategies into execution plans and achievable milestones

Travel: 10-20 days per year.

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, Hellerup, Denmark

Apply now.

We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.   

To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated. 

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Michael Bjerrum Poulsen, Senior Director Launch Execution mbp@ascendispharma.com

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation.  Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR 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.