
Medical Science Liaison

Ascendis Pharma
Summary
Join Ascendis Pharma as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and become the external medical-scientific expert in Medical Affairs, communicating confidently about our products using your clinical and scientific expertise. You will identify and develop relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), educate healthcare providers about disease states and products, and maintain a high level of medical expertise. This remote position reports to the Head of Medical Affairs Germany and Austria. The role involves significant travel (50-75%) and requires strong communication and collaboration skills. Ascendis Pharma offers a competitive remuneration package including base salary, pension scheme, internet allowance, and short- and long-term incentives. A structured onboarding program is provided.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a Medical Science Liaison (or similar role) required with a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Health Science field is required (e.g., RN, PA, NP, RPh) or minimum one year of pharmaceutical experience required with a Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) or equivalent training preferred
- Must be outgoing and appreciate the opportunity to interact with healthcare providers and researchers
- Must have an incredible passion for patients
- Strong oral and written communication skills with a high capability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical information in virtual and live settings is required
- Collaborates with a wide range of people to achieve results
- Ability to work autonomously to organize and prioritize one’s own work schedule
- Ability to make decisions which have a significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
- Ability to create materials such as reports and presentations and to present/speak to both internal and external groups
- Fluent in German language skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal
- Must live near airport hub within geography
- Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence; must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record
- Estimated travel ~50-75%
Responsibilities
- Serve as the field-based external facing medical representation of Medical Affairs
- Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology to transform the practice of endocrinology
- Maintain high level of medical expertise to support the portfolio/pipeline and relevant disease states (e.g., bone and growth)
- Provide medical/scientific presentations to both internal and external audiences
- Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key organizations (e.g. professional associations, patient advocacy groups) for disease states within a geography
- Identify the scientific needs of healthcare providers (HCPs), researchers, and patient advocates important to patient care within a geography
- Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan that fosters collaborative relationships within geography
- Capture external insights about the disease state, Ascendis portfolio and pipeline, and competitors and communicate to internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner
- Build strong relationships with internal colleagues (e.g., Market Access, Marketing, and Sales) by providing medical expertise and support as needed
- Collaborate with Internal Medical Affairs colleagues to support regional deliverables (e.g., scientific support, internal/external presentations)
- Participate with the development and implementation of the Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives
- Provide scientific support at medical congresses to include participation in clinical data presentations, scientific exchange at the medical affairs booth, and internal or external meetings
- Provide internal onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues
- Engage with external researchers as a primary contact with interest in investigator-initiated trials (IITs)
- Support clinical trial operations to ensure success with planned and ongoing clinical trials to include identifying, supporting, and regularly engaging clinical trial investigators, and sites. Participate in patient find activities as needed
- Document all relevant activities in the CRM platform
- Ensure understanding of and maintain compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology or rare disease experience preferred
Benefits
- You can expect an attractive base salary
- A sponsored pension scheme (bAV)
- We will pay for your internet
- We offer exciting short- and long-term incentives
- Structured, well-proven onboarding program to give you a clear picture of your responsibilities and the company you will be working for
- Direct connection to tram station, parking lots for cars and bikes
- Soft drinks and a wide variety of snacks
- Your new workplace is waiting for you, including an iPhone, an iPad and a brand-new laptop
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