Strategy & Operations Project Manager - Job ID: 1633

Job Description

Job Description

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.

Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.

Position Summary

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion. We use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.

We are seeking a high-performing US Operations Project Manager reporting into the Chief of Staff and works closely alongside them to drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and support the President’s highest-priority projects and engagements.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and agile professional with a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to influence without authority. This is a high-exposure role, offering a unique vantage point into enterprise-wide strategy, transformation, and executive-level decision-making.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives originating from the US President’s Office, and alongside the Chief of Staff, ranging from transformation efforts and organizational alignment to annual budget planning processes
• Collaborate across functions and geographies to gather inputs, align stakeholders, and ensure timely progress on strategic priorities
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, executive updates, and communication content for the President and senior leadership
• In collaboration with the Chief of Staff and other key stakeholders, develop a strategic plan for the US organization including cadenced internal communications, cultural initiatives, and other activities to support strong engagement
• Contribute to the development of clear, impactful internal communications in collaboration with the Chief of Staff and Communication team
• Maintain an annual business calendar to ensure proactive planning and coordination across the US organization
• As needed, lead and/or support national and leadership internal meeting planning working cross-functionally to ensure effective and efficient execution
• Support project management for the US President and Leadership Team including building project plans for strategic projects, assisting with purchase order creation and execution, and budget planning processes
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and integrity

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MPA, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of project management, consulting, or strategic operations experience in biotech or pharma commercial experience required.
• Experience working in or with executive leadership teams is required.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; PMP certification a plus.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Adept at synthesizing complex information into actionable plans and concise updates.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and solution-focused.

Salary Range: $155k to $170k/year DOE

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources 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.

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