Associate Director, Global Medical Communications - Job ID: 1463

Ascendis Pharma - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Senior Manager, Medical Writing at Ascendis Pharma plays a crucial role in ensuring that critical scientific information is communicated clearly and effectively. This position involves working cross-functionally with various therapeutic teams to prepare a range of scientific documents, including manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations, while demonstrating expertise in therapeutic areas related to growth hormone deficiency and other conditions. The role is designed for skilled professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to advancing medical communications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a command of therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products in growth hormone deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, achondroplasia, and new therapeutic areas in development.
• Research and write original content for publication activities, including primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide presentations.
• Lead internal and external author reviews of documents and effectively manage the editing and revision process.
• Collaborate with different therapeutic teams, including Clinical, Commercial, Marketing, Communications, Regulatory, and Legal, to interpret input and develop content.
• Research, develop, and write scientifically accurate, evidence-based content that meets quality and regulatory standards.
• Interpret and apply clinical data in medical and scientific communications deliverables.
• Clearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate aptitude for technical writing, specifically related to medical devices.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PhD, PharmD, MS degree) required.
• 8+ years previous experience in medical/scientific communications and medical writing (agency or in-house) required.
• Understanding of ICMJE, ISMPP guidelines for medical writing.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and significant time pressures.
• Ability to understand and effectively respond to multicultural communication styles and business practices.
• Prefer prior experience in technical writing, specifically related to medical devices.
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed work environment.
• Mastery of referencing programs including Endnote or equivalent.
• A high level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Substantial drive and goal orientation.
• Excellent presentation skills, written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in technical writing related to medical devices.

Benefits

• 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