Chief, Commercial Data & AI Strategy

Ascendis Pharma; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma seeks a Director to lead Commercial Data Innovation & Strategy, shaping data-driven capabilities across CRM, AI, and decision support to improve customer engagement and field effectiveness.

The role demands 10+ years in pharma/biotech Commercial Operations, with strong governance, data ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Competitive base salary and executive leadership exposure offered in the Princeton, NJ area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech Commercial Operations or related fields.
• Experience leading data governance, data quality, and stewardship programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial data strategy and roadmap aligned with growth objectives and launch readiness.
• Translate priorities into data and decision-support needs for multiple stakeholders.
• Oversee CRM and customer engagement capabilities, adoption, and value realization.
• Manage governance forums, budgets, and roadmaps for data and AI initiatives.

Skills

CRM

Data Strategy

AI & Next Best Action

Goverance & Stewardship

Commercial Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Veeva/Salesforce

Analytics tools

Job description

Ascendis Pharma seeks a Director to lead Commercial Data Innovation & Strategy, shaping data-driven capabilities across CRM, AI, and decision support to improve customer engagement and field effectiveness.

The role demands 10+ years in pharma/biotech Commercial Operations, with strong governance, data ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Competitive base salary and executive leadership exposure offered in the Princeton, NJ area.