Completion of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship preferred
Physician licensure in at least one state preferred
Board certification strongly preferred, with a focus on endocrinology ideal
Minimum of 3 years in the industry or relevant academic experience
At least 2 years in clinical trial design and execution
Strong skills in scientific inquiry and communication
Responsibilities
Leverage medical expertise to enhance clinical development programs
Design and oversee clinical trials, ensuring participant retention
Act as Medical Monitor, maintaining study integrity and safety data tracking
Lead study teams and ensure document completion with cross-functional teams
Anticipate and solve obstacles within clinical trials
Analyze and report on study results effectively
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and foster relationships with clinical sites and key opinion leaders
Benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-offered life and AD&D insurance
Short and long-term disability benefits
Unique offerings like pet and legal insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
Health Saving Account (HSA) options
Flexible Spending Accounts
Incentive compensation plans
Mental health resources
Paid leave for new parents
Full Job Description
The Associate Medical Director is involved in the design, safety monitoring, and data analysis of the Company's late-phase clinical trials in endocrinology. As such, the Associate Medical Director is an important and visible member of the clinical development team. The Associate Medical Director position is based in the United States, and will report to a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development.
Key Responsibilities
Leverage medical expertise and hands-on clinical experience to promote relevance and rigor of the development program
For clinical trials: design, provide medical oversight, and support site and subject retention
Serve as a Medical Monitor for clinical trials, ensure study integrity, and track accumulating safety and efficacy data
Provide leadership to study teams
Ensure successful completion of trial-related documents (including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, medical monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, etc.) with cross-functional team members
Anticipate obstacles within a clinical trial, and implement solutions
Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and report study results
Contribute to drafting and reviewing clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions
Contribute to design of the Clinical Development Plan
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
Contribute to 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
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
M.D. degree
Completion of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship (strongly preferred)
Physician licensure in at least one state (strongly preferred)
Board-certified (strongly preferred), with specialty in endocrinology highly desired
At least 3 years of industry (other relevant experience e.g. post-graduate experience in the clinical and/or academic realms may also be considered on a case-by-case basis).
At least 2 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution
Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressure
Multi-task while remaining organized and attentive to detail
Lead both directly and by example
Work hard, be a trustworthy and collaborative team player
Take initiative and solve complex problems
Demonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated information
The estimated salary range for this position is $255-265K/year. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level), discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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
A note to recruiters:
We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.
About Ascendis Pharma A/S
Ascendis Pharma A/S is a biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies for rare diseases. The company's proprietary TransCon technology platform enables the creation of new therapies that can address unmet medical needs. Ascendis Pharma's pipeline includes treatments for endocrine diseases, such as growth hormone deficiency and hypoparathyroidism, as well as rare diseases, such as achondroplasia and hemophilia. The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark and has offices in Heidelberg, Germany and Palo Alto, California.
