AI Developer Beyond Coding AI, Quality & Delivery

Are you passionate about AI development Do you have experience with Python GenAI & LLM-enabled solutions

If so now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new AI Developer working on productionready AI solutions.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients lives. Guided by our core values of Patients Science and Passion we are applying our innovative TransCon technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup Denmark research facilities in Heidelberg Germany and additional offices across Europe and the United States we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking 2 passionate AI developers to join our growing team. As a member of the team you will play a crucial role in turning the companys AI ambition into productionready solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment collaborate with cross-functional global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the AI & Automation product team consisting of 6 colleagues and report to Babak Bajelan People Leader who is based in Hellerup. You will also be based in Hellerup DK.

You are comfortable contributing beyond pure development by supporting testing validation compliance or project management activities related to the teams AI & Automation solutions.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Design build and maintain AI-enabled and automation solutions using a code-first approach in Azure including backend services APIs and integrations in Python.
• Develop and apply Generative AI / LLM-enabled solutions such as context engineering RAG evaluation agent or prompt flows and monitoring using relevant Azure AI services.
• Contribute to quality testing and release readiness supporting or driving test activities validation tasks and required documentation depending on solution risk.
• Translate business needs into technical tasks and requirements breaking work down into user stories and deliverables in Azure DevOps.
• Take ownership of initiatives or workstreams planning your own tasks coordinating stakeholders when needed and helping move delivery forward end to end.
• Produce clear technical and delivery-related documentation to ensure maintainable transferable and auditable solutions.
• Collaborate closely across disciplines working with Product Owners Business Analysts developers and business stakeholders to deliver practical production-ready AI solutions.

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree preferably a computer science software engineering data science or a related technical field and 3-5 years of experience within AI development and test/validation.

Furthermore you have:

• Strong experience with Python and hands-on AI solution development.
• Experience building solutions on Azure.
• Practical experience with GenAI / LLM-enabled solutions.
• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Interest in contributing beyond pure development (testing validation coordination) depending on need and competence.

And experience with one or more of these areas:

• Test management or structured testing experience.
• Validation compliance and experience from a regulated environment.
• Experience coordinating projects or workstreams.

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player analytical and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal open environment where innovation and change are key.

To succeed in this role we also expect you to be self-driven proactive and comfortable taking responsibility for your own tasks while contributing to the teams success.

Travel: 0-10 days per year.

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12 2900 Hellerup

Apply now.

We evaluate applications when received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.

To ensure your application is reviewed please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated.

For more details about the position or the company please contact People Leader Babak Bajelan .

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.

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:

IC