Ascendis Pharma · 3 months ago
Associate Medical Director, Endocrine Medical Sciences - Job ID: 1795
Princeton, NJ, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $260K/yr
8+ years expAscendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. They are seeking an experienced pharmaceutical clinician to join their Endocrine Medical Sciences team as an Associate Medical Director, responsible for supporting the US Medical Director in managing phase 4 studies and promotional materials, while providing medical expertise and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth Care
Responsibilities
Serve as the medical/scientific reviewer of promotional assets for assigned product(s), and collaborate with Commercial, Legal, and Regulatory for development and review of Labeling, advertising, and promotional materials
Ensure the materials are medically accurate, including that claims are appropriately supported by evidence, references are correctly cited, and the overall impression is fair and not misleading
Verify that statements in the promotional materials are consistent with the approved indication/label
Cross-check everything against the underlying clinical data, literature, abstracts/manuscripts and ensure that summary data are accurate and in context
Provide ongoing therapeutic area, product and competitive intelligence knowledge to the team to maintain up-to-date scientific accuracy
Build and manage relationships and strategic partnerships, and interact regularly with Key Opinion Leaders/Influencers, clinical investigators, healthcare customers, strategic alliance partners, vendors, professional societies and organizations, and patient advocacy groups
Work with internal stakeholders including Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Compliance, Pharmacovigilance, Biometrics, Global Communications, and other functional group contributors to support the US Medical Director in successful management of Medical Affairs projects
Support the US Medical Director in the design and implement medical strategies and tactical plans while providing thought leadership for medical publication planning, medical education, and medical information system development
Serve as a scientific expert for Medical Affairs projects within the designated TransCon Program(s)
Support the US Medical Director in the development of strategic imperatives and tactical medical plans to enhance healthcare practitioner education to improve patient outcome
Support the Medical Affairs team and the US Medical Director in design and conducting post-marketing studies and medical materials review
Support the development, management, and execution of US Medical Advisory Boards
Develop and deliver presentations on MA projects to both internal and external audiences within legal, compliance and regulatory guidelines
Represent Ascendis Medical Affairs internally and externally
Stay abreast of up-to-date knowledge on all clinical data relevant to TransCon programs, competitive landscape, new therapies, clinical trends, and newly issued regulatory rules and FDA guidance to promptly identify any potential impact on existing medical programs or strategies, competitive environment, or changes to product programs
Qualification
Required
MD/DO degree with at least 8 years of total work experience, including a minimum of 3 years' industry experience in medical affairs in a relevant therapeutic area and at least 3 years of medical promotional review experience
Strong record of scientific and clinical inquiry
Demonstrated leadership and team building skills as well as the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment
Flexibility to adapt culturally
Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and proven organizational skills
The ability to lead directly and indirectly by influence, including strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and analysis
Preferred
Relevant clinical experience preferred
Substantial knowledge/experience with rare endocrine disorder or (non-Oncology related) rare diseases
Benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Health Saving Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various incentive compensation plans
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Mental Health resources
Paid leave benefits for new parents
Company
Ascendis Pharma
Ascendis Pharma built a high-value pipeline that aims to change the clinical treatment paradigms.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.88BKey Investors
Royalty Pharma
2024-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2023-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Ivanna Rosendal
Senior Director, IT Business Partner
Keren Tenenbaum
US General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Recent News
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