Develop and execute medical strategies for commercialization of therapies for growth disorders at Ascendis Pharma. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide scientific support in Madrid.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute medical strategies and tactics for the commercialization of therapies for growth disorders, ensuring high scientific standards and consistent medical messaging across training, materials, and publications.
Work in a strategic and highly cross-functional role, collaborating closely with internal teams (Medical Operations, Market Access, Marketing, Compliance) and external stakeholders to optimize patient access and the appropriate use of our treatments.
Report directly to the Medical Affairs Director for Spain and Portugal and will be based in Madrid.
Provide scientific support and review promotional and non-promotional materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Respond to medical inquiries and coordinate medical education activities.
Prepare medical plans and align with internal stakeholders for implementation.
Define scientific engagement objectives and communication plans for the Medical Department.
Design and execute External Expert Engagement Plans, including medical visits, congress participation, and advisory boards.
Develop and execute publication plans (articles, abstracts, outcomes-based presentations).
Support observational studies, IITs/ISS, RWE projects, and grants.
Deliver internal scientific training sessions to cross-functional teams.
Collaborate closely with Medical Operations, Regulatory, Compliance, Market Access, and Marketing.
Ensure adherence to internal processes and quality standards.
Maintain a high level of medical and scientific expertise in the therapeutic area to support the portfolio and pipeline with relevant local input.
Actively contribute to regular meetings of the Iberia, European and Global Medical Affairs departments.
Requirements
5–7 years of experience in Medical Affairs is preferred.
Advanced degree: PhD, MD, or PharmD.
Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
Experience in rare diseases and/or endocrinology, ideally in Growth Disorders.
Knowledge of the Spanish regulatory environment (AEMPS, Farmaindustria Code).
Proficiency in Veeva Vault/PromoMats, Microsoft Office, and reference management tools.
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