Ascendis Pharma
Ascendis Pharma
Ascendis Pharma is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company developing therapies for serious unmet medical needs, with a particular focus on endocrinology and oncology. Its proprietary TransCon technology platform supports a pipeline that includes TransCon PTH and TransCon CNP for rare endocrine diseases, alongside oncology programs such as TransCon TLR7/8 Agonist. The company brings together scientific and healthcare expertise to advance patient-focused treatments and improve outcomes for patients, caregivers, and physicians worldwide.

Clinical Scientist, Endocrine Clinical Development – Princeton Hybrid

Lead and oversee late-phase endocrine clinical trials at Ascendis Pharma in a hybrid Princeton role. Analyze clinical data, support regulatory submissions, and advance therapies addressing unmet medical needs.

Description

  • Lead clinical trial design, oversight, and site and participant retention efforts
  • Coordinate completion of protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, site training materials, study reports, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, and related documentation
  • Contribute to study and cross-functional teams under the direction of the Vice President of Clinical Development
  • Standardize terminology and evaluation criteria across endocrine development programs
  • Protect study integrity while monitoring accumulating safety and efficacy data
  • Identify potential trial barriers and develop practical solutions
  • Analyze and evaluate clinical data to support accurate interpretation and reporting
  • Prepare and review clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions
  • Keep current with relevant science, medical information, good clinical practice, and regulatory requirements
  • Partner with cross-functional teams as a clinical research resource to improve product development
  • Build productive relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders
  • Contribute to company strategy and organizational initiatives
  • Provide support for commercial activities when needed
  • Deliver assigned work accurately, completely, and on schedule
  • Follow rigorous ethical standards in all activities
  • Travel domestically and internationally for scientific meetings, up to 20% of the time

Requirements

  • Advanced degree such as a Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.S., or equivalent qualification
  • Demonstrated record of scientific and clinical investigation
  • Working knowledge of statistical principles and clinical trial design
  • Understanding of how nonclinical findings inform clinical data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to learn quickly and follow complex instructions under pressure
  • Strong multitasking, organization, and attention to detail
  • Reliable, collaborative, and hardworking team contributor
  • Initiative and problem-solving ability for moderately complex issues
  • Sound judgment when managing complex, confidential, and regulated information
  • Ability to lead through both direct action and example

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Pet insurance and legal insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various incentive compensation programs
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Mental health resources
  • Paid leave for new parents
  • Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus or incentive compensation plan
  • Eligibility for discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
  • Paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work arrangement from the Princeton, New Jersey office, with remote consideration for the right candidate

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