Manager, Global Scientific Training

Ascendis Pharma

. Develop and manage scientific learning programs supporting onboarding, capability development, and continuous learning across Medical Affairs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing scientific training programs, with a strong focus on creating engaging educational materials and ensuring compliance with current evidence and organizational priorities. Proficient in collaborating with subject matter experts and utilizing learning management systems to enhance the learner experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Scientific Training DevelopmentMedical Affairs ExperienceContent-Authoring Tools ProficiencyProject Management in TrainingGraduate/Professional Degree in Health-Related Field

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Hard Skills

Scientific Curriculum DevelopmentTraining Material DesignLearner Assessment CreationInteractive eLearning Module DevelopmentContent Review and Compliance

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Articulate StorylineAdobe CaptivateCamtasiaVyondLearning Management System

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyLife SciencesHealthcare ProfessionalsField Medical Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage scientific learning programs supporting onboarding, capability development, and continuous learning across Medical Affairs
Research, design, and develop scientifically accurate, engaging, and interactive training materials
Create presentations, eLearning modules, facilitator resources, learner assessments, job aids, and other educational tools
Translate complex scientific, clinical, and therapeutic-area information into clear, structured learning experiences
Review and update scientific training curricula for accuracy, relevance, consistency, and compliance
Support live and virtual scientific training programs, including facilitator preparation, learning-activity coordination, resource management, and delivery of selected components
Support development and execution of onboarding programs for new Medical Affairs team members
Organize, upload, maintain, and update curricula, assignments, and resources in the learning management system
Collaborate with learning technology and instructional design partners to troubleshoot platform issues and support learner experience
Mentor new team members, fellows, or learners on scientific training programs
Partner with scientific and functional subject matter experts to ensure training reflects current evidence, therapeutic-area developments, organizational priorities, and content-review requirements
Report to the Associate Director, Global Scientific Training
Travel up to 20% as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum graduate/professional degree in a health-related field
Minimum of 1 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or device training industry
Experience in Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences organizations preferred
Experience developing scientific training curricula for healthcare professionals, field medical teams, clinical teams, or other scientific audiences preferred
Experience managing multiple training projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment preferred
Familiarity with content-authoring and multimedia development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond, or similar platforms preferred
Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment preferred
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Discretionary annual bonus or incentive compensation plan eligibility
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Remote work arrangement