In vivo pharmacologist

Ascendis Pharma; Hellerup; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 10 days per year

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking an in vivo pharmacologist to design, execute, and report studies conducted at external CROs as part of our Biology & Pharmacology team in Hellerup, Denmark. The role involves shaping nonclinical programs, selecting animal models, and ensuring rigorous scientific standards across projects.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in pharmacology or related life sciences with 1–5+ years of hands-on in vivo experience, strong PK/PD and translational pharmacology

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology or related life sciences is preferred.
• 1–5+ years of hands-on in vivo pharmacology experience in academia, CROs, or industry.
• Solid understanding of disease models, PK/PD, translational pharmacology, and preclinical drug development.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and report in vivo pharmacology studies at external CROs.
• Select and optimize animal models to address project questions.
• Ensure studies are scientifically rigorous and welfare compliant.
• Interact with and manage CROs.

Skills

In vivo pharmacology

PK/PD concepts

Translational pharmacology

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Pharmacology or related life sciences

Job description

Are you passionate about pharmacology and excited by the opportunity to design and run in vivo studies? Do you have experience with conduct of in vivo studies, generation of study protocols or interactions with contract laboratories (CROs)?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new in vivo pharmacologist.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs within our Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking

a passionate in vivo pharmacologist to join our growing team. As a key member of the Biology & Pharmacology team, you will play a crucial role in designing, executing and reporting in vivo pharmacology studies conducted at external CROs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Biology & Pharmacology team consisting of 6 colleagues, and report to Head of Biology & Pharmacology who is based in Hellerup. You will likewise be based in Hellerup.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Design, and monitor the execution and reporting of different types of in vivo and in vitro studies conducted at external CROs to support early nonclinical drug development
• Select and optimize appropriate animal models to address project-specific scientific questions
• Ensure that studies are conducted with scientific rigor and in compliance with our high animal welfare standards
• Select, interact with and manage CROs

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree, preferably a PhD in Pharmacology, Biology, Veterinary Science, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, or a related life science discipline. You have 1 - 5+ years of hands-on experience in in vivo pharmacology gained within academia, CROs, or the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Furthermore, you possess a solid understanding of disease models, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) principles, translational pharmacology, and the preclinical drug development process.

Furthermore, you have:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation using relevant software

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be curious and have an ambitious mindset.

Travel: 10 days per year.

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, Hellerup

For more details

about the position or the company, please contact SVP Nonclinical Development & Bioanalysis, Vibeke Miller Breinholt ([e-mail]).

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website

www.ascendispharma.com

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.