IT Product Owner for Lab Technology Solutions (f / m / d)

Ascendis Pharma GmbH; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company as an IT Product Owner in Heidelberg. You will digitalize labs and research functions, collaborating with global teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in a relevant role, with strong teamwork and agile experience.

Leistungen

Free Daily Lunch

Public Transport Discounts

State-of-the-Art Equipment

Training Opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in a related role within pharmaceuticals or biotechnology.
• Experience with product discovery and decision facilitation.

Aufgaben

• Ensure coherent technology offering for lab scientists.
• Manage Lab IT team's backlog and prioritize tasks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to align on priorities.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Innovation

Curiosity

Agile Practices

Self-Starter

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about equipping scientists with technology, so they can focus on the science?

Do you have experience with IT product discovery and continuous development?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new IT Product Owner for the Research and Development area.

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Germany, the United States, UK, Italy, Spain, and France.

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 prodrug therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.

We are seeking a passionate IT Product Owner to join our growing team. As a key member of the Global IT team, you will play a crucial role in digitalizing our labs and research business functions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results. You will be part of the Lab IT Solutions Product team, alongside four colleagues based in Heidelberg, Germany. The team is known for their scientific understanding and for utilizing the latest trends in technology to enable business strategy. The team is fast-paced and collaborative. You will report to Jakob Monajemzadeh Thrane, People Leader in Global IT, and to Ivanna Rosendal, Global Head of Digitalization, from a functional perspective. Both are based at HQ in Hellerup, Denmark.

1. Ensure that the scientists in our lab have a coherent technology offering across applications, instruments, tools, and data that evolves with their needs.
2. Communicate closely and frequently with users and scientific leadership to understand what is most important for our R&D area, and translate that into actionable plans for the Lab IT team.
3. Prioritize and manage the Lab IT team's backlog, actively removing impediments to technology delivery.
4. Collaborate with other teams in our IT department to manage dependencies and align on priorities.

You hold a relevant academic degree – minimum a bachelor's degree – and have 5+ years of experience in a related role within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar environment.

Furthermore, you have:

• A background enabling you to understand the work of a scientist in a lab.
• Hands-on experience managing and developing a technology product portfolio.
• Experience with product discovery and decision facilitation.
• Proven success in delivering digital products and platforms.
• Experience working in an agile environment, continuously improving practices.
• Strong teamwork skills, innovation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in an informal, open environment that values innovation and change.
• The ability to be a self-starter, identifying opportunities and driving initiatives forward.
• The capacity to balance short-term pragmatic solutions with long-term strategic planning to support growth.

Travel: 10 – 25 days per year

• Remuneration package: An attractive salary, a sponsored pension scheme (bAV), and incentives.
• Onboarding: Structured program to clarify responsibilities and company culture.
• Training: Internal & external training and conference opportunities within a dedicated budget.
• Transport: Good connections to tram stations, parking for cars and bikes.
• Mobility: Public transport discounts or lease options for a JobBike.
• Perks: Free daily lunch, soft drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks.
• Equipment: State-of-the-art iPhone and a new laptop.