Supply Chain Manager

Are you passionate about Supply Chain and enjoy managing and executing a diverse portfolio of responsibilities?

Do you have experience with Supplier Relationship Management and with supply chain planning and coordination across global networks?

If you thrive when the pace is high, tasks are varied, and you’re the one who makes things move, this could be your next step.

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.

Within Supply Chain Operations we are seeking a passionate Supply Chain Manager to join our growing team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in managing our Downstream Contract Manufacturers across multiple supply chains. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with global cross-functional teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will join a team of eight dedicated colleagues based in Hellerup, within our larger Global Supply Chain Management organization, which is responsible for managing all supply chain-related activities and commercial aspects with our Contract Manufacturers. We are a diverse team representing multiple nationalities, and our everyday atmosphere is characterized by laughter, can-do attitudes and a constant focus on making a difference.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Supplier Relationship Management - manage Contract Manufacturers across projects and supply chains, while coordinating and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders
• Planning & Execution – execute and follow-up on day-to-day orders, proactively removing obstacles to secure on-time delivery
• Cross-functional coordination - drive alignment across stakeholders and keep progress moving when priorities shift
• Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning and Sales & Operations Execution Processes – execute operational, tactical & strategic planning in relevant systems    
• Procurement - negotiate commercial terms with current and future Contract Manufacturers 
• Drive and support projects & improvement initiatives - take initiative, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver within tight timelines
• Performance Management and Reporting – metrics, dashboards and management reporting

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant education within Supply Chain Management and have practical experience with end-to-end supply chain management. In addition, you have +2 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Furthermore:

• You stay calm and structured under pressure, prioritize quickly, and keep momentum even when inputs change
• You are hands-on and proactive—comfortable switching between urgent operational topics and longer-term improvements, while maintaining attention to detail
• You follow through - you close loops, chase answers, and ensure stakeholders are aligned and deadlines are met
• You are able to cooperate with multiple stakeholders and thrive in an international environment
• You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude
• You are proficient in English at a professional level, both written and spoken, and you master supply chain tools and systems
• You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key - and no two days are alike  

Travel: 10-20 days per year.

Office: Denmark, Tuborg Boulevard 12, Hellerup

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 Sr. Director Rikke Gjørup, rig@ascendispharma.com or 3089 8958.

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.