In Vivo Pharmacologist — Translational Biology & CRO Lead

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

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