Clinical Scientist (Senior) - Endocrinology

About the role

Ascendis Pharma, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on Endocrinology, Rare Disease and Oncology, is hiring a Clinical Scientist (listed as Senior Clinical Scientist) for its Clinical Development team. The role covers late-phase clinical trials of growth hormone, parathyroid hormone and/or C-type natriuretic peptide therapies. It is based in the United States, ideally working hybrid from the Palo Alto, CA office, though a remote arrangement may be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Design, oversee and support site and subject retention for clinical trials
• Help complete documents such as protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, SOPs and standard operating procedures
• Take part in study and cross-functional teams as delegated by the Vice President, Clinical Development
• Keep language and criteria consistent across endocrine projects, ensure study integrity and track safety and efficacy data
• Analyze and interpret clinical data, and contribute to clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations and regulatory submissions
• Stay current on science, Good Clinical Practice and regulatory guidance, and act as a clinical research resource for colleagues
• Cultivate relationships with sites, clinical consultants and key opinion leaders, and support corporate strategy and commercial activities as needed
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings

Required profile

• Advanced degree such as Ph.D., Pharm.D. or M.S., or equivalent
• Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressure, multi-task and solve problems of moderate complexity
• Sound judgement with confidential, regulated information; preferred to lead directly and by example
• Preferred but not required: at least 4 years of clinical trial design and execution experience, 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, and experience with regulatory submissions

What we offer

• Estimated salary of $160-180K per year, depending on experience, qualifications and location
• Possible discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives and incentive plans
• 401(k) with company match, medical, dental and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, disability benefits, HSA and flexible spending accounts
• Pet and legal insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, mental health resources and paid leave for new parents