Senior Clinical Scientist - Job ID: 1845

Posted 2 days ago

ascendis pharma asPalo Alto (CA)

Clinical Research Coordinators Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$170,000 - $190,000 per year

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About the role

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we’re advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills. The Senior Clinical Scientist is involved in the design, monitoring, and data analysis of the Company’s late-phase clinical trials studying growth hormone, parathyroid hormone, and/or C-type natriuretic peptide therapies. As such, the Senior Clinical Scientist is an important and visible member of the Clinical Development team. The Senior Clinical Scientist position is based in the United States ideally the Scientist will work hybrid from our Palo Alto, CA office but we may consider a remote arrangement for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

For clinical trials: design, provide oversight, and support site and subject retention
Ensure successful completion of documents (including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, etc.) with cross-functional team members
Participate on study teams and cross-functional teams as appropriate, and as delegated by the Vice President, Clinical Development
Ensure consistent use of language and criteria across multiple endocrine projects
Ensure study integrity, and track accumulating safety and efficacy data
Anticipate obstacles within a clinical trial, and implement solutions
Analyze, evaluate, and support accurate interpretation and reporting of clinical data
Contribute to drafting and reviewing clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science, medical information, good clinical practices, and regulatory guidance
Collaborate with—and serve as a clinical research resource for—cross-functional colleagues to optimize product development
Cultivate relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders to represent the interests of the company
Support corporate strategic and organizational initiatives
Assist with commercial activities as needed
Complete assigned tasks thoroughly, accurately, and on time
Adhere to rigorous ethical standards
Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings

Qualifications:

Advanced degree e.g. Ph.D., Pharm.
D., MS, or equivalent
Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
Understand statistical concepts and clinical trial design
Understand the connection between nonclinical data and clinical data
Possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressure
Multi-task while remaining organized and attentive to detail
Work hard, be a trustworthy and collaborative team player
Take initiative and solve problems of moderate complexity
Demonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated information
Lead both directly and by example
Preferred, but not required:
At least 4 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution
At least 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
Experience with regulatory submissions and interactions

The estimated salary range for this position is $170-190K/year USD DOE. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level), discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.401(k) plan with company match Medical, dental, and vision plans Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Professional Development Health Saving Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts Various incentive compensation plans Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Mental Health resources Paid leave benefits for new parents A note to recruiters We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc. Human Resources 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.

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