Medical Director, Clinical Development - Endocrine & Rare

Ascendis Pharma; Gentofte Kommune; On-site; DKK 1,700,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma seeks a Medical Director, Clinical Development, Endocrine & Rare Diseases to lead design, safety monitoring, and data analysis for endocrine and rare disease programs. Based in Hellerup, you will collaborate with global teams and report to the VP of Clinical Science.

Evening meetings and possible international travel are required. You will supervise medical monitors, drive trial oversight, and contribute to regulatory strategies, clinical documents, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• MD required with clinical experience
• PhD preferred
• 5–7 years industry experience in clinical development or related fields
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong judgement with confidential/regulatory data

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Clinical Development Plan formulation and implementation
• Provide medical oversight for trials and ensure site/subject retention
• Serve as Medical Monitor for trials; maintain study integrity and safety data
• Lead teams of medical monitors and study personnel
• Ensure timely completion of trial documents and regulatory submissions
• Contribute to regulatory strategy and scientific communications
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science and regulatory guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to optimize product development
• Represent clinical development in corporate initiatives
• Engage with investigative sites and key opinion leaders

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Medical monitoring

Communication skills

Education

MD

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Ascendis Pharma seeks a Medical Director, Clinical Development, Endocrine & Rare Diseases to lead design, safety monitoring, and data analysis for endocrine and rare disease programs. Based in Hellerup, you will collaborate with global teams and report to the VP of Clinical Science.

Evening meetings and possible international travel are required. You will supervise medical monitors, drive trial oversight, and contribute to regulatory strategies, clinical documents, and strategic initiatives