International Marketing Director, Hypoparathyroidism

Are you ready to shape the international future of Yorvipath and make a meaningful difference for patients living with hypoparathyroidism?

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 portfolio. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking an International Marketing Director, Hypoparathyroidism to join our growing team. As the International Marketing Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Yorvipath is successfully positioned, launched and accessible in target international markets. This position requires a deep understanding of the market landscape, including market access, patient pathways, and regulatory environments. You will have a proven track record in developing and executing international marketing plans with partners, driving brand strategy, and enhancing customer engagement. Experience of both managing a portfolio of products in a competitive space and lifecycle management initiatives is critical.

As the successful candidate, you will be a motivational leader/influencer with cultural dexterity and a modern thinker who can rapidly gain the confidence of the leadership team, colleagues and external distributing partners. You will have strong people influencing and team player skills and be capable of operating in an open, collaborative environment.

At Ascendis Pharma, you will work within our values of being patient-centric, science-based, performance-driven and creating an outstanding workplace.

Your key responsibilities will be:

1. Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement a cohesive hypoparathyroidism marketing strategy acting as a bridge between global marketing teams and local territory partner execution.
• Collate partner feedback and analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and patient needs to inform strategy.

2. Brand Management

• Drive brand positioning and value proposition for Yorvipath across international markets.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all marketing channels.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with global marketing, R&D, regulatory, intl digital, market access & medical affairs colleagues to align marketing strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate with regional partner teams to tailor strategies that meet local market needs.

4. Market Access and Commercialization

• Support and implement go-to-market strategies that optimize product access and reimbursement.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships and collaborations to enhance market presence.

5. Patient and Healthcare Professional Engagement

• Design and oversee initiatives to educate healthcare professionals and stakeholders on management of growth disorders and treatment options.
• Facilitate patient-centric marketing strategies to increase awareness and support for rare diseases.

6. Performance Metrics

• Define success metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
• Conduct regular market research and analyse data to optimize marketing efforts.

7. Project Management

• Lead and manage multiple core marketing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare progress reports and updates for senior management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Life Sciences, and/or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in international strategic and executional marketing with partners in the life sciences industry.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.

Furthermore, you have:

• Proven experience in endocrinology, rare diseases and/or specialty pharmaceuticals is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with international regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities.

Key competencies

• You are a motivational leader/influencer with strong people influencing and team player skills.
• You have cultural dexterity and are a modern thinker who can rapidly gain the confidence of leadership teams, colleagues and external distributing partners.
• You are patient-centric, science-based and performance-driven.
• You are capable of operating in an open, collaborative environment.
• You have strong business acumen, analytical skills, and a data-driven approach.
• You have excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• You are able to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.

The International Marketing Director, Hypoparathyroidism will report to the Head of International Strategic Marketing.

International definition: Canada, LATAM, Central & Eastern Europe & Eurasia, Israel, Middle East, South Africa, ANZ, APAC, South Korea.

Location: The role should be based in a market where we have an Ascendis European office (UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland or Denmark).

This is expected to be a remote role that may require some travel to Copenhagen Head Office and international partner markets, participation in industry conferences, and meetings with stakeholders (~20%). Flexibility in work hours may be necessary to accommodate global time zones.

For applicants in Italy, the range for this position is between 114.600 – 132.700 EUR. Pay range included in accordance with the legal requirements in Italy.

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Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and skills.

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 the Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.