Regional Medical Scientist

Summary

Join Ascendis Pharma as a Regional Medical Scientist (RMS), a remote position reporting to the Director, Field Medical Team. As the external-facing scientific expert, you will build relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), educate healthcare providers, and communicate the potential of Ascendis Pharma's TransCon technology. This role requires strong communication skills, medical expertise in endocrinology or related fields, and experience in the pharmaceutical industry. You will be responsible for various medical and scientific presentations, KOL engagement, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position involves significant travel and requires a doctoral degree or equivalent, along with a bachelor's degree in a health science field. Ascendis Pharma offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree in Health Science field is required (e.g., RN, PA, NP, RPh)
• Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a medical science liaison required
• 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
• Must live near major airport hub within geography
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence; must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record

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 foster 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 Medical Outcomes Scientific Liaisons (MOSLs) 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 maintains compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PharmD or DNP) or equivalent training preferred
• Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology or rare disease experience preferred

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