Student Assistant, ESG - Reporting

Ascendis Pharma A/S; Denmark; Remote; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma A/S in Denmark is seeking an ESG Student Assistant to support the development of ESG reporting processes, data collection and documentation. You will work across the organization to collect and validate non-financial information and contribute to annual disclosures.

The role suits a master's student in finance, business, accounting, or sustainability who loves structured processes, data handling and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's student in a relevant field (finance, business, accounting, sustainability)
• Passion for corporate sustainability and ESG reporting
• Experience with data collection and documentation processes
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support collection, consolidation and validation of non-financial data across the organization
• Standardize and document ESG data collection procedures for assurance purposes
• Assist in preparing sustainability disclosures and content for annual reporting
• Monitor current and emerging sustainability reporting expectations and requirements

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data handling

Documentation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Master's student in finance, business administration, accounting, sustainability

Tools

Microsoft Office

CSRD/ESRS knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about corporate sustainability and looking to gain hands‑on experience with ESG reporting in an international company?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new ESG Student Assistant.

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 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 student assistant to join our ESG team, where you will support the continued development of our ESG reporting processes, data collection and documentation. In this role, you will work across the organization to support the collection and validation of non‑financial information, maintain robust documentation for reporting and assurance, and contribute to our work with evolving sustainability reporting requirements.

You will join a team of 9 dedicated colleagues, working within Compliance, Risk Management, Data Privacy and ESG.

Your main tasks will include:

• Supporting the collection, consolidation and validation of non‑financial data from across the organization
• Standardizing and documenting ESG data collection procedures for assurance purposes
• Assisting in the preparation of sustainability disclosures and content for our annual reporting
• Monitoring current and emerging sustainability reporting expectations and requirements

Your qualifications

Ideally, you are in the first year of your Master's studies in finance, business administration, accounting, sustainability or another relevant field.

Most importantly, you are passionate about corporate sustainability, eager to deepen your understanding of ESG reporting within an international company, and motivated by working with structured processes, data and documentation.

you have:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• A structured approach to working with documentation and data
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• Understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks such as the CSRD/ESRS is a plus

Hours: two days per week, approx. 15 hours in total.

Office location: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark

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

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