About the job
Ascendis Pharma is an innovative and rapidly expanding global biopharmaceutical company with a presence in the United States, Denmark, and Europe. Our commitment lies in advancing therapeutic programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.
At Ascendis, we pride ourselves on our exceptional scientific expertise, visionary leadership, and a dedicated team of passionate professionals.
Driven by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we utilize our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of creating new and potentially best-in-class therapies that address significant unmet medical needs.
Our corporate culture promotes an environment where skilled, adaptable, and resourceful professionals can make a meaningful impact. We provide a vibrant workplace that encourages personal and professional growth.
Position Overview
The Director of Marketing will take the lead in developing and executing strategic marketing plans for rare conditions in the United States, ensuring that Ascendis maximizes value for the patients and healthcare providers we serve.
We seek an experienced strategic leader who exhibits marketing excellence in brand strategy, possesses a profound understanding of the marketplace, and can integrate insights into impactful initiatives. This role entails overseeing marketing for a portfolio of products in rare pediatric endocrinology and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, resourcefulness, strong leadership, and collaborative skills.
The Director will work in partnership with Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Analytics, and Regulatory teams to ensure a cohesive, compliant, and high-impact go-to-market strategy. This role is accountable for brand performance and operational excellence.
The expectation is to work in-office three days a week at Ascendis’s Princeton, NJ location to facilitate collaboration with team members and colleagues.

