Medical Operations Manager (f/m/d)

We are seeking a passionate Medical Operations Manager to join Ascendis Pharma DACH (Germany-Austria-Switzerland). As a key member of the Medical Affairs team, you will play a crucial role in driving and managing the overall business processes for the Medical Affairs team, including budget management, operational planning of Medical Affairs events, and tracking and reporting of activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Ascendis Pharma and to become part of a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will report directly to the Head of Medical Affairs Germany and Austria who is based in Munich, Germany. You will be based in the Munich office as well.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborates in the development of the business plan of the Medical Affairs department, in line with the Company's strategy, including medical education projects, training, and clinical studies
• Executes local medical plan with the Associate Medical Director, Medical Advisor and MSLs (Medical Science Liaisons), under the leadership of the Head of Medical Affairs Germany and Austria
• Drives and manages business processes for the Medical Affairs team and ensures timely planning of deliverables, including but not limited to medical-led projects, budget management, and preparation and presentation of reports/dashboards
• Manages operational activities for Ascendis presence at scientific congresses, Advisory Boards, expert meetings, publications, including vendor relationships, contracts, briefings to HCPs (Health Care Professionals), and compliance. May contribute to staffing of medical booths during congresses
• Collaborates with Medical Affairs colleagues as well as cross functional team colleagues in all the necessary tasks to achieve planned objectives, both in country and above country, including but not limited to commercial, clinical development, market access, regulatory, quality, pharmacovigilance, and global functions
• Evaluates and ensures execution of requests from healthcare professionals, vendors, global functions whether resolution of doubts or support in the development of various types of projects
• Supports the development of medical materials and medical review of content, using Ascendis Pharma processes, platforms, SOPs, and established vendors

• You hold a relevant academic degree - preferably a M.Sc. or PhD in Health Science, PharmD or MD - and +4 years of experience within Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry or biotech.
• Rare Disease and/or Endocrinology experience is preferred
• Project management experience and/or certification
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework that regulates the activity of Medical Affairs/MSLs in a pharmaceutical company, such as the Code of Practice or the Pharmaceutical Industry, and the legislation related to clinical research and that applicable to drug advertising
• Proficiency with computer and software applications (i.e., Microsoft office) and literature search engines
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent German, and English language skills, both written and verbal.

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 a highly organized and motivated individual that has excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Estimated travel: Up to 20 days per year.