Are you passionate about driving GCP compliance and quality excellence across global clinical development programs?
If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Associate Director, GCP Quality.
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 a passionate Associate Director, GCP Quality to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in performing GCP audits. 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 GCP Quality team consisting of 4 colleagues, and report directly to Lone Neergaard Pedersen, Senior Director & QP, Head of GCP Quality who is based in Hellerup. You will be based in Hellerup.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Qualifications and Skills:
You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a master’s degree in life sciences – and at least 8 years of experience within GCP quality from the pharmaceutical industry. You are proficient in English at a professional level, both written and spoken.
Furthermore, you have:
Key competencies:
You are a strong team player with excellent stakeholder management skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. You thrive in a dynamic environment and can balance business needs with quality and compliance requirements.
You are highly structured, analytical, and able to simplify complex issues into clear recommendations and actions. You communicate confidently and effectively with stakeholders across a global organization and build strong relationships based on trust, integrity, and collaboration.
Travel: 30-50 days per year.
Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark
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 Lone Neergaard Pedersen, Senior Director & QP, Head of GCP Quality, lnp@ascendispharma.com
You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com
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.
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