International Marketing Director, Hypoparathyroidism

Ascendis Pharma

14h•Remote

About The Position

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 are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs. At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets. We are seeking an International Marketing Director, Hypoparathyroidism to join our growing team. As the International Marketing Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Yorvipath is successfully positioned, launched and accessible in target international markets. This position requires a deep understanding of the market landscape, including market access, patient pathways, and regulatory environments. You will have a proven track record in developing and executing international marketing plans with partners, driving brand strategy, and enhancing customer engagement. Experience of both managing a portfolio of products in a competitive space and lifecycle management initiatives is critical. As the successful candidate, you will be a motivational leader/influencer with cultural dexterity and a modern thinker who can rapidly gain the confidence of the leadership team, colleagues and external distributing partners. You will have strong people influencing and team player skills and be capable of operating in an open, collaborative environment. At Ascendis Pharma, you will work within our values of being patient-centric, science-based, performance-driven and creating an outstanding workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Life Sciences, and/or related field; MBA preferred.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in international strategic and executional marketing with partners in the life sciences industry.
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and a data-driven approach.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
Proven experience in endocrinology, rare diseases and/or specialty pharmaceuticals is preferred but not mandatory.
Experience with international regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities.
Motivational leader/influencer with strong people influencing and team player skills.
Cultural dexterity and are a modern thinker who can rapidly gain the confidence of leadership teams, colleagues and external distributing partners.
Patient-centric, science-based and performance-driven.
Capable of operating in an open, collaborative environment.
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and a data-driven approach.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Able to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in endocrinology, rare diseases and/or specialty pharmaceuticals is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a cohesive hypoparathyroidism marketing strategy acting as a bridge between global marketing teams and local territory partner execution.
Collate partner feedback and analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and patient needs to inform strategy.
Drive brand positioning and value proposition for Yorvipath across international markets.
Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all marketing channels.
Work closely with global marketing, R&D, regulatory, intl digital, market access & medical affairs colleagues to align marketing strategies with business objectives.
Collaborate with regional partner teams to tailor strategies that meet local market needs.
Support and implement go-to-market strategies that optimize product access and reimbursement.
Identify opportunities for partnerships and collaborations to enhance market presence.
Design and oversee initiatives to educate healthcare professionals and stakeholders on management of growth disorders and treatment options.
Facilitate patient-centric marketing strategies to increase awareness and support for rare diseases.
Define success metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
Conduct regular market research and analyse data to optimize marketing efforts.
Lead and manage multiple core marketing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines.
Prepare progress reports and updates for senior management and other stakeholders.