DescriptionAscendis Pharma is a dynamic fastgrowing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark Europe and the United States. Today were advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.
Here at Ascendis we pride ourselves on exceptional science visionary leadership and skilled and passionate colleagues.
Guided by our core values of Patients Science and Passion we use our TransCon drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially bestinclass therapies to address unmet medical needs.
Our culture fosters a place where skilled adaptable and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.
Focus Areas: Field Medical Field Sales and IC Commercial Operations/Adhoc reporting and US Commercial IT/Marketing
We are seeking a highly skilled and resultsdriven Data Specialist to join our dynamic team focusing on Field Medical and Field Sales analytics Incentive Compensation (IC) and our Commercial IT partners. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights that directly impact customer engagement strategies and sales performance. The ideal candidate will bring experience working with CRM data Power BI and sales reporting with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical operations. You will play a key role in delivering businessfacing insights partnering with crossfunctional teams and ensuring the alignment of data with compliance and commercial goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- CustomerFacing Insights & Engagement Support:
Analyze data to support incentive compensation and sales performance analytics leveraging CRM input and aligning with compliance standards. - Sales Analytics & Business Reporting:
Build and manage dynamic Power BI dashboards and reports that highlight sales performance referral trends incentive compensation metrics and patient journey analysis. Support leadership with data that drives strategic decisions. - Compliance & Commercial Alignment:
Ensure sales and medical data aligns with pharmaceutical compliance standards and internal business rules. Collaborate with compliance teams to monitor and report on adherence to incentive compensation guidelines. - Field Medical Reporting:
Support Power BI dashboards reporting on key MSL and HEOR interaction insights. Collaborate with Medical leaders and support teams to ensure data is accurate. Crosscoordinate with CRM teams to align CRM updates related to Medical. - CRM Data Optimization:
Partner with field and operations teams to ensure CRM systems are optimized for accurate data capture. Provide analytics support for CRMrelated initiatives and improve visibility into HCP activities. - Data Integration & Accuracy:
Use SQL and Azure tools to clean transform and integrate data from various sources. Ensure data accuracy completeness and timely delivery for all business reporting needs. - CrossFunctional Business Collaboration:
Work closely with Medical Sales Marketing and Commercial IT teams to deliver insights that support business goals. Act as a liaison between technical data teams and business stakeholders. - Business Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and analytics workflows. Deliver recommendations to optimize sales operations and HCP engagement strategy.
RequirementsSkills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of industry experience required
- Analytical Expertise:
Proficient in SQL Azure and Power BI for data analysis transformation and visualization. - Business Acumen:
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical sales processes HCP engagement models and patient journey dynamics. - CRM Familiarity:
Experience working with CRM platforms (e.g. Veeva Salesforce) to derive insights on field activity HCP interactions and commercial effectiveness. - Communication & Presentation:
Proven ability to translate technical findings into businessfriendly insights. Comfortable presenting to stakeholders including sales leadership and nontechnical audiences. - DetailOriented & Organized:
Strong attention to data quality and process ownership. Demonstrated success in managing data integrity especially during highstakes reporting periods. - Collaboration Skills:
Experience working across Sales Marketing Operations and Compliance teams. Ability to balance technical and business priorities.
A note to recruiters:
We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.
Benefits - 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical dental and vision plans
- Companyoffered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Companyprovided short and longterm 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
Required Experience:
Manager