President, Europe and International Markets
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Ascendis Pharma is seeking a President of Europe and International Markets to provide the leadership strategic vision and expertise needed to continue to execute on the Europe and International (excluding US) launches and commercialization of TransCon hGH (SKYTROFA) TransCon PTH (YORVIPATH) and likely future rare endocrine disease products.
Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients lives. We have office locations in Denmark Germany the United States the UK Italy Spain and France.
Guided by our core values of Patients Science and Passion we use our innovative TransCon technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies that address unmet medical needs.
Today we are advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. We also collaborate with partners globally on the development of TransCon-based products for other therapeutic areas.
We are seeking a passionate new member of our Executive Management Team reporting to our company President and CEO Jan Mller Mikkelsen. You will lead the development and execution of a commercialization strategy for Ascendis Pharmas rare disease endocrinology products in Europe and International Markets (excluding US) and drive success in pricing and access marketing sales field medical affairs including exceptional collaboration with Medical Affairs and other relevant functions.
As the President of Europe and International Markets you will be accountable for making expense tradeoffs at both a country and enterprise level ensuring a healthy P&L for Europe & International () and Ascendis overall. You will build our commercial infrastructure and organization to drive market adoption of Ascendis rare disease endocrinology pipeline and be responsible for revenue growth including strategic and in-line marketing market access sales leadership analytics forecasting and new product planning.
You are a dynamic decisive executive with effective leadership and management skills who can motivate others to achieve desired results through clear direction collaboration communication coaching cultural sensitivity and ability to deliver on a shared vision.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Lead the commercialization strategy for Europe and International Markets ()
- Ensure successful market adoption and revenue growth
- Oversee pricing and access marketing sales and field medical affairs
- Manage operating expenses to maintain a healthy P&L
- Build and lead the commercial infrastructure and organization
- Develop key external relationships including with KOLs investors potential and existing partners
- Work with the Executive Team to identify business collaborations acquisitions and other activities that would serve patients by bringing other products to the market
Qualifications and skills
- Proven leadership in a senior commercial role within the pharmaceutical industry
- Science-based and analytical approach
- Experience with rare disease products and international markets
- Strong strategic vision and execution capabilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage and motivate teams across cultures and in a fast-paced matrix organization
You hold a relevant academic degree and strong scientific or medical understanding. You have 15 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry within rare diseases endocrinology in Europe and International markets.
Key competencies
- Dynamic and decisive leadership
- Effective management and motivational skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Clear direction and coaching abilities
- Delivery of a shared vision
Travel: Willingness to travel globally is essential.
Office: This position will be based in Europe.
Apply now.
Applications will be evaluated when received so please apply as soon as possible.
All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially.
For more details about the position or the company please contact SVP of Global Human Resources Lotte Bay on 45 or Head of HR Denmark and Europe Commercial Louise Thorninger 45
You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website
Applications submitted via email or other channels will not be reviewed.
Please note: Due to the summer holiday period our response times may be a bit longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and look forward to reviewing your application as soon as possible.
A note to recruiters:
We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR 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.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Intern
