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About the Role

Ascendis Pharma is seeking an International Marketing Director, Hypoparathyroidism to play a crucial role in positioning, launching, and ensuring the accessibility of Yorvipath in target international markets. This role requires a deep understanding of the market landscape, proven experience in developing international marketing plans, driving brand strategy, and enhancing customer engagement. The ideal candidate will be a motivational leader with strong influencing and team player skills, capable of operating in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a cohesive hypoparathyroidism marketing strategy, bridging global marketing and local partner execution.
Collate partner feedback and analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and patient needs to inform strategy.
Drive brand positioning and value proposition for Yorvipath across international markets.
Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all marketing channels.
Work closely with global marketing, R&D, regulatory, international digital, market access & medical affairs colleagues to align marketing strategies.
Collaborate with regional partner teams to tailor strategies for local market needs.
Support and implement go-to-market strategies to optimize product access and reimbursement.
Identify opportunities for partnerships and collaborations to enhance market presence.
Design and oversee initiatives to educate healthcare professionals and stakeholders on growth disorder management and treatment options.
Facilitate patient-centric marketing strategies to increase awareness and support for rare diseases.
Define success metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
Conduct regular market research and analyze data to optimize marketing efforts.
Lead and manage multiple core marketing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
Prepare progress reports and updates for senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Life Sciences, and/or related field; MBA preferred.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in international strategic and executional marketing with partners in the life sciences industry.
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and a data-driven approach.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
Proven experience in endocrinology, rare diseases and/or specialty pharmaceuticals is preferred but not mandatory.
Experience with international regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities.

Skills

Strategic Planning
Brand Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Market Access and Commercialization
Patient and Healthcare Professional Engagement
Performance Metrics
Project Management
Leadership
People Influencing
Team Player Skills
Cultural Dexterity
Modern Thinking
Business Acumen
Analytical Skills
Data-Driven Approach
Communication Skills

Location

Hellerup, Denmark
Heidelberg, Germany
United States
UK
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
Denmark

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum of 8 years’ experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field
MBA preferred

Salary/Compensations

114.600 – 132.700 EUR (for Italy)

About the Company

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.
We are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio.
We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.
At Ascendis Pharma, you will work within our values of being patient-centric, science-based, performance-driven and creating an outstanding workplace.