Endocrine Clinical Sales Specialist - Job ID: YSL

Ascendis Pharma A/S; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma A/S, a biopharmaceutical company, is seeking Endocrine Clinical Sales Specialists to enhance sales performance and support product launches. This role focuses on engaging healthcare professionals, understanding market dynamics, and fulfilling customer needs to establish lasting partnerships. Successful candidates will have a strong background in sales, particularly in specialty or rare diseases, along with the ability to build ethical customer relationships.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance plans

Disability and life insurance

Pet and legal insurance options

Employee assistance and discounts

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in specialty or rare disease environments.
• Experience with injectable and adult endocrinology.
• Proven performance in developing business plans.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance to meet or exceed forecasts.
• Collaborate with internal teams for resource delivery.
• Manage administrative tasks efficiently.

Skills

Data analysis

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. We are advancing programs in Endocrinology, Rare Disease, and Oncology.

We pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and passionate colleagues. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we utilize our TransCon drug development platform to develop new, potentially best-in-class therapies for unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable professionals can make a significant impact. We offer a dynamic environment for skill development and growth.

We are expanding nationally and seeking Endocrine Clinical Sales Specialists responsible for understanding customer needs, supporting pull-through activities, and ensuring that Ascendis Pharma is viewed as a valued partner to healthcare professionals and patients. This role focuses on supporting the launch of Yorvipath.

The Endocrine Clinical Sales Specialist will develop deep product and disease state knowledge to engage in appropriate clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals, educate on indications, efficacy, and safety profiles to support on-label prescribing, and engage in customized, compliant discussions based on customer needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving sales performance to meet or exceed forecasts.
• Using budgets effectively to meet therapeutic and territory goals.
• Maintaining current understanding of local market dynamics and sharing insights with internal stakeholders.
• Understanding practice structures, key influencers, and business opportunities to optimize sales strategies.
• Utilizing analytical tools to evaluate business opportunities and resource allocation ethically.
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver resources and pull-through strategies.
• Managing administrative tasks such as work hours, sales data, samples, and expenses efficiently.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of sales experience in a specialty or rare disease environment, preferably with injectable and adult endocrinology experience.
• Experience with complex distribution systems, HUB services, and new product launches.
• Proven performance and ability to develop successful business plans.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to build customer relationships ethically.
• Must meet credentialing requirements, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to travel overnight.

A note to recruiters: We do not accept external candidate solicitations without prior written permission from our HR team. Unauthorized presentations will not be acknowledged.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and insurance plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet and legal insurance options
• Employee assistance, discounts, and professional development programs
• HSA, FSA, incentive plans, and more