Senior Clinical Scientist

Summary

Join Ascendis Pharma, a global biopharmaceutical company, as a Senior Clinical Scientist! Based in the US (ideally Palo Alto, CA, but remote options considered), you'll play a key role in designing, monitoring, and analyzing late-phase clinical trials for growth hormone, parathyroid hormone, and/or C-type natriuretic peptide therapies. This visible position within the Clinical Development team requires strong scientific and clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively. You will contribute to various clinical documents, regulatory submissions, and strategic initiatives. Ascendis offers a dynamic workplace with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

• Advanced degree e.g. Ph.D., Pharm.D., MS, or equivalent
• Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
• Understand statistical concepts and clinical trial design
• Understand the connection between nonclinical data and clinical data
• Possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressure
• Multi-task while remaining organized and attentive to detail
• Work hard, be a trustworthy and collaborative team player
• Take initiative and solve problems of moderate complexity
• Demonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated information
• Lead both directly and by example

Responsibilities

• For clinical trials: design, provide oversight, and support site and subject retention
• Ensure successful completion of documents (including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, etc.) with cross-functional team members
• Participate on study teams and cross-functional teams as appropriate, and as delegated by the Vice President, Clinical Development
• Ensure consistent use of language and criteria across multiple endocrine projects
• Ensure study integrity, and track accumulating safety and efficacy data
• Anticipate obstacles within a clinical trial, and implement solutions
• Analyze, evaluate, and support accurate interpretation and reporting of clinical data
• Contribute to drafting and reviewing clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science, medical information, good clinical practices, and regulatory guidance
• Collaborate with—and serve as a clinical research resource for—cross-functional colleagues to optimize product development
• Cultivate relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders to represent the interests of the company
• Support corporate strategic and organizational initiatives
• Assist with commercial activities as needed
• Complete assigned tasks thoroughly, accurately, and on time
• Adhere to rigorous ethical standards
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution
• At least 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience with regulatory submissions and interactions

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