Are you an organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy collaborating across teams and ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? Are you excited about making a real impact in patients’ lives while helping build a new affiliate from the ground up? If so, you might be the Commercial Coordinator we are looking for
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.
The role
We are seeking a passionate Commercial Coordinator to join our rapidly expanding global organization. As a member of our Iberian team, you will play a crucial role in bringing order and structure to many processes to operationalize our affiliate, being part of a growing team of enthusiastic, scrappy people committed to making a difference in patients’ lives. This is a cross-functional role that will report directly to the Associate Director, Marketing and will work very closely with the Office Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our newly established Iberian affiliate and to become part of a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.
You will work full time (40 hours/week) – from 9.00 am to 18.00 pm- and you will be expected to work in the office 3+ days per week.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Manage and follow up on contracts, purchase orders (POs), work orders, and invoices from issuance to closure, ensuring correct contractual and financial execution.
- Generate periodic reports on the status of POs, contracts, and compliance for the commercial team.
- Coordinate the review, signing, and filing of commercial contracts, in collaboration with the legal team.
- Provide admin support to Commercial teams (Sales, Marketing and Market Access) in terms of logistics for events.
- Support Office Manager’s overview of Commercial investments/budget tracking.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external policies related to commercial compliance.
- Keep the contract database and associated documentation up to date.
- Act as a point of contact between sales, finance, legal teams, and clients for matters related to commercial operations.
- Maintain direct contact with Global Legal, Compliance, Finance and Pharmacovigilance.
- Coordinate logistics in congresses and events.
- Collaborate in the improvement and automation of operational processes, including the implementation of more efficient tools or workflows.
- Collaborate across departments in a cross-functional role.
- Participate in Brand Teams organized by marketing.
- Support internal and external audits related to commercial documentation.
- Commit to making the office a welcoming atmosphere.
Key competencies:
You have a proactive and solution-oriented mindset and are able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities with ease. Driven by passion, curiosity, and creativity, you bring fresh ideas and energy to your work. A strong team player, you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have a positive, can-do attitude. You collaborate effectively across functions such as Marketing, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Office Management, and work seamlessly with global teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of processes. You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and adapt quickly to new situations and priorities. Travel to support event logistics is expected to be approximately 10%.
Apply now
Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible. Kindly note that applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Questions regarding the position can be directed to clz@ascendispharma.com
If you are passionate about contributing to the field of rare diseases and eager to make a difference at Ascendis Pharma, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to advance therapeutic innovations and improve patient lives worldwide.
