Student Assistant, Data Privacy

Ascendis Pharma; Gentofte Kommune; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma A/S is seeking a motivated Student Assistant to join the Data Privacy team at our Denmark headquarters. You will gain hands-on experience in data privacy within an international biopharma environment, supporting and strengthening our privacy program while collaborating with cross-functional, global teams.

Reporting to the Senior Director Data Privacy in Hellerup, you will help maintain records of processing, LIAs, TIAs, and other privacy tasks, while balancing multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor student or 1st-year master in law or business administration or another relevant field
• Structured approach to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Fluent in English with strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support various data privacy projects and keep records of processing, LIAs and risk assessments up to date
• Map dataflows and prepare Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
• Streamline processes in the Data Privacy team and collaborate with stakeholders
• Assist the Data Privacy team with ad-hoc tasks

Skills

Microsoft Office

GRC tools

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Structured approach

Education

Bachelor student or 1st-year master in law or business

Tools

Cerivo suite

Job description

Are you passionate about data privacy and can you drive tasks and projects across the finish line?

The Data Privacy team at Ascendis Pharma A/S is looking for a motivated Student Assistant who wants hands‑on experience of data privacy in an international company.

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 fulfil 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 in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon‑based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking a passionate Student Assistant to join our Data Privacy team as our current fantastic student has now graduated. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in supporting and strengthening our Data Privacy program and culture. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment, collaborate with cross‑functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Data Privacy team, part of the larger Compliance team consisting of 14 dedicated colleagues, working within Compliance, Data Privacy, Risk Management, and ESG. You will report directly to the Senior Director Data Privacywho is based in Hellerup, Denmark.You will also be based in Hellerup.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Supporting various data privacy projects and tasks, e.g., keeping our records of processing, legitimate interest assessments (LIAs) and risk assessments up to date
• Mapping dataflows and preparing and updating Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
• Streamlining processes in the Data Privacy team as well as ensuring collaboration with other stakeholders within Ascendis Pharma
• Supporting and assisting the Data Privacy team with various ad‑hoc tasks

Qualifications and Skills:

Ideally, you are a bachelor student or in the first year of your master's studies in law or business administration or another relevant field.

You have a structured approach and can maintain an overview of multiple tasks and projects going on simultaneously and with different deadlines.

Furthermore, you have:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and if you are familiar with GRC tools such as the Cerivo suite that will be considered an advantage
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written

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 a strong finisher who perseveres until all tasks are completed.

Hours: Approx. 15 hours per week.

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com

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

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.