Senior Business-oriented Data Analytics Engineer

Ascendis Pharma; Hellerup; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma in Denmark seeks a Senior Business-oriented Data Analytics Engineer to partner with global Drug Development teams and enable data-driven decisions across portfolios. You will design data products, translate complex business requirements into practical analytics, ensure data governance and quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide from Hellerup.

This fast-paced role requires strong analytical mindset, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for turning data into

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science, data engineering, computer science or related field with 5+ years of experience in data and analytics.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into data products.
• Experience with DevOps, Databricks, dbt, Python and T-SQL.
• Experience designing and delivering BI solutions using Power BI or equivalent.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Understand business needs and translate into data solutions.
• Design and develop data products that drive business value.
• Collaborate with global teams to enable data-driven decisions in Drug Development.
• Ensure data governance, compliance, and quality standards.
• Travel up to 10-20 days per year.

Skills

DevOps

Power BI

Business requirements translation

Data analytics

Data governance

Data quality

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science / Data Engineering / Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

dbt

Python

T-SQL

Power BI

Job description

Are you passionate abouttranslating data into actionable insights? Do you have experiencewithinData & Analytics?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our newSenior Business-oriented Data Analytics Engineer.

Ascendis Pharmais 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 innovativeTransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies thatdemonstratebest-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, andadditionaloffices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development ofTransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seekinga passionateSenior Business-oriented Data Analytics Engineerto join our growing team. As a key member oftheAscendis Pharmateam, you will play a crucial role inbeing the trusted partner to business stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making across Drug DevelopmentDomain.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment,collaboratingwith cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

Youwill be joiningtheDrug Development Data Domain (4D)team consisting of3colleagues, andreport directly toPeople Leader in Global IT, BabakBajelanandGlobal Head of Digitalization, Ivanna Rosendalwho are based inHellerup, Denmark.You will bebasedinHellerup, Denmark.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Understand business needs and translate them into data solutions.
• Design & develop data products that drive business value and decisions.
• Explore and transform complex data into insights with fit-for-purpose analytics
• Collaborate across teams to build end-to-end solutions
• Ensure data products align with data governance, compliance, and quality standards

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably aMaster’sDegreeinData Science, DataEngineering, ComputerScienceor related field– and5+years of experience withinData & Analytics.

Furthermore,

you have:

• Proven experience in gathering and transforming business requirements into data products
• 3+years of hands-on experience with DevOps,Databricks,dbt, Pythonand T-SQL
• Experience in designing & delivering solutions using Power BI or similar BI platforms
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and compliance
• Ability to understand business data & processes and create rapid prototypes

Pharma domain knowledge is a plus.

Key competencies:

You area strong teamplayer, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

Youpossessan 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

• proactive, collaborative and results oriented
• driving initiatives from idea to adoption
• curious and open minded

Travel

10-20daysper year.

Office

Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup

For more details about the position or the company, please contactGlobal Head of Digitalization, Ivanna Rosendal, [e-mail] or People Leader in Global IT, BabakBajelan, [e-mail]