Ascendis Pharma
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Associate Medical Director, Clinical Development - Job ID: 1912, 1913, 1914

United StatesUnited States·Palo AltoFull-timeexecutive
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Key Responsibilities

design, provide medical oversight, and support site and subject retention Serve as a Medical Monitor for clinical trials, ensure study integrity,

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Responsibilities

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  • Leverage medical expertise and hands-on clinical experience to promote relevance and rigor of the development program
  • For clinical trials: design, provide medical oversight, and support site and subject retention
  • Serve as a Medical Monitor for clinical trials, ensure study integrity, and track accumulating safety and efficacy data
  • Provide leadership to study teams
  • Ensure successful completion of trial-related documents (including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, medical monitoring plans, site training materials, clinical study reports, health authority responses, standard operating procedures, etc.) with cross-functional team members
  • Anticipate obstacles within a clinical trial, and implement solutions
  • Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and report study results
  • Contribute to drafting and reviewing clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions
  • Contribute to design of the Clinical Development Plan
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant science, medical information, good clinical practices, and regulatory guidance
  • Collaborate with—and serve as a clinical research resource for—cross-functional colleagues to optimize product development
  • Cultivate relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders to represent the interests of the company
  • Contribute to corporate strategic and organizational initiatives
  • Assist with commercial activities as needed
  • Complete assigned tasks thoroughly, accurately, and on time
  • Adhere to rigorous ethical standards
  • Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings

Requirements

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  • M.D. degree
  • Completion of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship (strongly preferred)
  • Physician licensure in at least one state (strongly preferred)
  • Board-certified (strongly preferred), with specialty in endocrinology highly desired
  • At least 3 years of industry (other relevant experience e.g. post-graduate experience in the clinical and/or academic realms may also be considered on a case-by-case basis).
  • At least 2 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution
  • Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
  • Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Learn quickly, follow complex directions under pressure
  • Multi-task while remaining organized and attentive to detail
  • Lead both directly and by example
  • Work hard, be a trustworthy and collaborative team player
  • Take initiative and solve complex problems
  • Demonstrate sound judgement in terms of handling complex, confidential, and regulated information

The estimated salary range for this position is $255-265K/year.  Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location.  This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level), discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

  • 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

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Palo Alto, United States
On-site at the office

Listing Details

Posted
June 13, 2026
First seen
August 5, 2026
Last seen
August 5, 2026

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Ascendis Pharma

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company applying its innovative TransCon® technology platform to develop new therapies with the potential to improve treatment safety, efficacy, tolerability, and convenience. Guided by their core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, they focus on endocrinology rare diseases and oncology.

Employees
3k+
Founded
2007
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Ascendis PharmaAssociate Medical Director, Clinical Development - Job ID: 1912, 1913, 1914