Global Mobility Strategy Lead | Immigration & Compliance

Ascendis Pharma A/S; Gentofte Kommune; Remote; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Global Mobility lead to establish and manage a compliant mobility framework across multiple countries. You will shape policy, own processes, and coordinate work permit and visa workflows while partnering with HR, Legal, Payroll and Finance to address complex international scenarios.

The role combines strategic governance with hands-on execution in a growing global organization, reporting to the Head of HR Rewards, Data & Systems.

Qualifications

• You hold a relevant academic degree and have 5-10 years of experience within global mobility, immigration, international HR and employment tax.
• In depth knowledge of immigration, work authorization, and business travel compliance.
• Experience managing cross-border taxation and social security matters.
• The ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a growing global organization.
• Great stakeholder management skills and can see yourself partnering with HR, Legal, Payroll, and Finance to address complex international employment scenarios.
• Experience with vendor management as you will be the primary contact point to our external mobility vendors

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Ascendis' global mobility strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce needs.
• Establish principles, governance, and decision frameworks for international mobility.
• Ensure mobility programs balance employee experience, business flexibility and compliance requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert and trusted advisor to HR, managers and leadership on global mobility matters and being the primary point of contact for immigration requirements and travel-related compliance obligations.
• Identify and proactively manage risks related to immigration, employment law, cross-border taxation and social security
• Build scalable and efficient workflows for; work permit applications, visa administration, business traveler compliance, A1 certificates and social security coverage as well as cross-border employee movements, as well as managing and coordinating the applications globally.
• To ensure timely renewals and ongoing compliance of permits and authorizations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team player

Analytical

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant academic degree

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Global Mobility lead to establish and manage a compliant mobility framework across multiple countries. You will shape policy, own processes, and coordinate work permit and visa workflows while partnering with HR, Legal, Payroll and Finance to address complex international scenarios.

The role combines strategic governance with hands-on execution in a growing global organization, reporting to the Head of HR Rewards, Data & Systems.