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Ascendis Pharma

Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development, Endocrinology

Ascendis Pharma

. Drive the design, safety monitoring, and data analysis of late-phase endocrinology clinical trials .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design and execution, with a strong focus on endocrinology. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, analyze clinical data, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
M.D. DegreeClinical Trial DesignEndocrinology ExpertiseBoard-CertifiedRegulatory Submissions

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Hard Skills
Clinical Development PlanData AnalysisSafety MonitoringClinical Trial ProtocolsICH GCP ComplianceEfficacy Data TrackingRegulatory StrategyClinical Document PreparationProblem-SolvingPortfolio Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCollaborative Team PlayerAttention to Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
Board-Certified
Industry Keywords
EndocrinologyClinical TrialsInvestigative SitesMedical MonitorSOPsHealth Authority ResponsesScientific MeetingsCross-Functional CollaborationClinical ConsultantsKey Opinion Leaders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive the design, safety monitoring, and data analysis of late-phase endocrinology clinical trials
  • Formulate and implement the Clinical Development Plan for a therapeutic area within endocrinology
  • Represent clinical development on the Project Core Team
  • Provide leadership to study teams and teams of medical monitors
  • Design clinical trials, provide overall oversight, and support site and subject retention
  • Serve as medical monitor and track accumulating safety and efficacy data
  • Oversee clinical monitoring in accordance with ICH GCPs and global SOPs
  • Ensure completion of clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, training materials, study reports, health authority responses, SOPs, and related documents
  • Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and report clinical data
  • Anticipate and solve complex drug development problems
  • Contribute to regulatory strategy, clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product development
  • Represent clinical development in corporate strategic and organizational initiatives
  • Cultivate relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders
  • Assist with portfolio management and commercial activities as needed
  • Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time while adhering to rigorous ethical standards
  • Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • M.D. degree
  • Completion of an accredited residency and fellowship (strongly preferred)
  • At least 8 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution
  • Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
  • Board-certified (strongly preferred), with specialty in endocrinology or genetics highly desired
  • At least 10 years of industry experience; other relevant post-graduate clinical and/or academic experience may be considered case-by-case
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and follow complex directions under pressure
  • Ability to multitask while remaining organized and attentive to detail
  • Ability to lead directly and by example
  • Trustworthy and collaborative team-player approach
  • Initiative and complex problem-solving ability
  • Sound judgment handling complex, confidential, and regulated information

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
  • 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