Are you passionate about bringing innovative pharmaceutical products to market? Do you have extensive experience establishing, growing and managing affiliates, and are you driven to bring products to patients?
If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma Iberia as our new Portugal Operations Director. You will join a rapidly expanding global commercial organization responsible for driving success in the rare disease endocrinology field. You have the chance to “help write the story” of Ascendis Pharma in Iberia.
Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, United States and EU Commercial offices in Munich, Madrid, Milan, London and Paris.
We are applying our TransCon technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science, and passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Today, we have a growing pipeline of product therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.
The role
As a pivotal member of our growing Iberia team, you will be instrumental in shaping Ascendis’ evolution, bringing innovative therapies to market, and building brand equity for our TransCon endocrinology rare disease products across Spain and Portugal. You will drive strategic marketing initiatives, from pre-launch to post-launch, ensuring success every step of the way
The position reports to the General Manager, Ascendis Pharma Iberia.
Your key responsibilities will be
Qualifications and skills
Key competencies
You bring excellent leadership skills, paired with significant operational experience across areas like policy and SOPs, distribution processes, regulatory navigation, office setup, and hiring. Your strategic and critical thinking abilities are robust, and you possess extraordinary communication skills, both oral and written, enabling you to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
With a proven track record of success in entrepreneurial environments, you have a strong willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and take decisive action in fast-paced, dynamic settings where collaboration and multi-tasking are essential. You are highly self-driven, skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks efficiently. Your solid scientific understanding is balanced with business acumen, empowering you to translate complex scientific concepts into actionable business outcomes. Additionally, your unbridled curiosity drives you to continuously seek knowledge and growth.
Please not that this position is offered on a contractor basis with an attractive rate, milestone payments, and additional benefits.
Apply now
Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.
For more details about the position or the company, please contact Tina Lorenzen, Talent Acquisition Partner at tlo@ascendispharma.com
If you are passionate about contributing to the field of rare diseases and eager to make a difference at Ascendis Pharma, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to advance therapeutic innovations and improve patient lives worldwide.
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