Senior Director of Global Marketing, Growth Disorders - Job ID: MGD

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 apply our innovative TransCon® technology platform to develop new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to improve treatment safety, efficacy, tolerability, and convenience.

With headquarters in Denmark, research facilities in Germany, and offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. In addition, we collaborate with partners around the world on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

Role Overview: The Senior Director of Global Marketing, Growth Disorders will be a key member of the Global Strategic Marketing team, responsible for leading the commercial strategy for Ascendis Pharma's global endocrine rare disease (ERD) growth disorder portfolio while also working on the global marketing efforts for Skytrofa. This role involves driving the commercial roadmap for ERD Growth Disorders, supporting life-cycle management (LCM) decisions, and recommending market development and entry strategies. Additionally, the Senior Director will develop and implement the annual global marketing strategic plan for Skytrofa, ensuring consistent brand messaging and positioning across all markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Analyze global market trends, competitive landscape, and patient needs to identify key insights in the growth disorders space, collaborating with local teams.
• Develop a commercial strategic roadmap for endocrine growth disorder indications to support business cases for LCM activities, market opportunities, and geographical expansion.

Brand Management:

• Collaborate with US, European, and International teams to build an annual Skytrofa brand plan.
• Update Skytrofa core claims in line with significant publications and data releases; ensure expectations on in-market implementation are met.
• Maintain the Skytrofa global brand book to ensure consistent implementation of core messaging and brand elements across all channels.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Represent marketing on the Skytrofa core team, providing commercial input on product development, LCM, and other upstream projects.
• Partner closely with U.S., Europe Direct and International marketing and business leads and other cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory, medical affairs, and regional commercial teams, to ensure alignment and execution of the commercial strategy.
• Partner closely with global forecasting to develop decision-making models representative of strategic choices

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology, with a focus on rare diseases or specialty therapeutics
• East coast, USA
• Advanced degree in business, or a related field (MBA or PhD preferred)
• Educational background from a top-tier institution or previous consulting experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or medical sciences is highly desirable
• Knowledge of pricing and reimbursement in US and Europe
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful global marketing strategies and brand plans.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to inform strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed [up to 30%]

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.

• 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