Description
We are seeking a talented and ambitious (Senior) Brand Manager to join our team and report directly to the Head of Marketing DACH. This role requires an individual who can embody our values and contribute to our mission of making a positive impact on patient lives. As a (Senior) Brand Manager at Ascendis Pharma, you will be part of a vibrant, open, and collaborative environment that values innovation and dedication.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop brand strategy, promotional campaigns, as well as tactical plans to build a stable brand in Germany/DACH
- Lead cross-functional brand team, development of Brand Plan, monitoring the executing and tracking KPIs
- Development of promotional activities together with internal and external stakeholders
- Managing and tracking brand budget, forecast and expenses
- Run market research initiatives and gather market insights for the brand
- Collaborate with the Head of Marketing Germany to create and execute a strategic vision for the product portfolio
Location of Role
The position is based in Munich, Germany. Candidates would ideally need to relocate if they don’t currently live within commuting distance and need to have the ability to travel as needed.
Requirements
At a personal level, the (Senior) Brand Manager must be an open-minded, inspirational, and motivated person and a modern thinker who will rapidly gain the confidence of the leadership team, colleagues, and external partners. The preferred individual must have strong team player skills and be capable of operating in an open, collaborative environment; creating the strategic vision but always being hands on and getting into the detail as required.Ascendis Pharma is looking for a candidate who can work within the values of being patient-centric, science-based, performance-driven and creating an outstanding workplace.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Degree in business administration, natural sciences, medicine or similar
- >5 years relevant marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Marketing experience in rare diseases; ideally combined with knowledge in the endocrinology Therapeutic Area
- Ability to analyze data, to evaluate promotional/tactical activities and to prepare marketing plans
- Solid working knowledge of market research, product sales and sales promotion activities
- Needs to have a broad science understanding in order to translate science into business
- Comprehensive understanding of the German health care system
- High resilience, superior endurance with engaging personality to work in in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross functional teams
- High energy self-starter with a hands-on mentality, ability to work in a hyper-growth environment
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and excellent organizational skills
- Keen analytical skills and demonstrated ability to translate high-level business needs and objectives to actionable plans. Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking
- Multi-task while remaining organized and attentive to detail
- 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
- Fluent in German and English, both oral and written
Benefits
Unique Ascendis DNA:
Flat hierarchies, short lines of communication and a dynamic, open and informal working atmosphere. Tremendous opportunity to make an impact. Great team and corporate events
Remuneration package:
You can expect an attractive base salary, a sponsored pension scheme (bAV), we will pay for your internet, and we offer exciting short- and long-term incentives
Onboarding:
Structured, well-proven onboarding program to give you a clear picture of your responsibilities and the company you will be working for
Training:
Tailor-made training and development opportunities embedded in a well-resourced training budget
Transport connections:
Direct connection to tram station, parking lots for cars and bikes
Food & more:
Soft drinks, fresh fruit and a wide variety of snacks
State of the art:
Your new workplace is waiting for you, including an iPhone, an iPad and a brand-new laptop
Life at Ascendis Pharma
Thrive Here & What We ValueCollaborative work environment | Opportunities for professional growth and development | Flexible work schedule options | Recognition for outstanding performance</s> | Fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patient's lives | Guided by core values of Patients, Science, and Passion | Use TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill mission of developing new therapies | Advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology | Collaborating with partners around the world on the development of TransCon-based products for other therapeutic areas and markets | Seeking passionate People Leader to join growing function | Part of People Leader community with three People Leaders based in Hellerup and Princeton, US | Responsible for well-being and personal development of team members in Denmark | Work closely with Lene Rhein Larsen, People Leader, to continuously improve governance and people processes | Report to Lars Tranberg Pettersson, CIO and work out of our Hellerup office.</s> | Dynamic Workplace for Employees to Grow and Develop Their Skills | TransCon® Drug Development Platform to Fulfill Mission of Developing New and Potentially Best-in-class Therapies to Address Unmet Medical Needs | Exceptional Science, Visionary Leadership, and Skilled and Passionate Colleagues | Collaborative Environment for Skilled, Adaptable, and Highly Resourceful Professionals to Make Their Mark</s> | 1. Entrepreneurial and international company | 2. Short line of command | 3. GCP & GVP regulated environment | 4. Exciting product pipeline | 5. Highly skilled and experienced colleagues</s> | Collaborative culture on an accountability-based team | 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</s> | 1. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion | 2. Use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies, selecting only those that demonstrate bestin-class potential to address unmet medical needs. | 3. Advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. | 4. Collaborating with partners around the world on the development of TransConbased products for other therapeutic areas and markets.</s> | 1. PatientCentric Approach | 2. ScienceDriven Innovation | 3. Passionate Team Members | 4. Collaborative Environment | 5. Dynamic Role</s> | Use TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill mission of developing new therapies, selecting only those that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs | Collaborate with partners around the world on the development of TransCon-based products for other therapeutic areas and markets</s> | Fast-paced environment with cross-functional, global teams | Collaborative, international and informal environment where we challenge and learn from each other</s> | Patient-centric, science-based, performance-driven | Creating an outstanding workplace</s> | Patient-centric approach to drug development | Emphasis on innovation and scientific excellence | Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth | Focus on making a meaningful difference for patients through our innovative TransCon technology platform | Strong commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance</s> | Visionary leadership</s> | Fostering a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark | Using TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs | Advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology</s> | Dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company | Onsite presence in our Palo Alto, CA office 3 times per week or more, as necessary | Travel within the US &/or to our corporate headquarters in Denmark may be necessary | Focuses on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues. | Uses TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. | Fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. | Offers dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.</s> | Culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark.</s> | Dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States | Providing strategic leadership to ensure the successful design and execution of non-clinical and clinical trials as well as Life Cycle Management Strategies | Engaging closely with internal peers and externally stakeholders such as the FDA, EMA, and other key regulatory bodies | Formulating strategies, enhancing performance, implementing relevant policies, and providing key insights that enable the organization to operate collaboratively and proactively.</s> | Fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and France | Applying innovative TransCon technology platform to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company | Diverse pipeline designed to make a meaningful difference for patients | Started launching Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio globally, in the US, Germany & Austria, with plans for rapid expansion</s> | Passionate about patients and science | Collaborative mindset | Diverse workforce offers a more personal understanding of our customers' needs and concerns | Trusting and appreciative company culture | Value colleagues of diverse backgrounds and their abilities to contribute unique viewpoints and perspectives to all aspects of the business, from drug development to marketing.</s> | Unique Ascendis DNA: flat hierarchies, short lines of communication, and a dynamic, open, and informal working atmosphere | Tremendous opportunity to make an impact | Great team and corporate events | Attractive base salary, sponsored pension scheme (bAV), paid internet, exciting short- and long-term incentives | Structured onboarding program | Tailor-made training and development opportunities embedded in a well-resourced training budget | Direct connection to tram station, parking lots for cars and bikes | Soft drinks and wide variety of snacks | State-of-the-art workplace with iPhone, iPad, and brand-new laptop.</s> | Unique Ascendis DNA: flat hierarchies, short lines of communication, dynamic working atmosphere, tremendous opportunity to make an impact, great team and corporate events | Structured onboarding program, tailor-made training and development opportunities embedded in a well-resourced training budget | State-of-the-art workplace with iPhone, iPad, and brand-new laptop</s> | Collaborating with partners around the world on the development of TransCon-based products for other therapeutic areas and markets.</s> | Passionate about training and development — and ready to build something from the ground up | Patients, Science, and Passion core values | Adaptable and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark</s> | Fast-paced, cross-functional environment where your coordination skills drive real impact | Innovative treatments for rare diseases while growing commercial experience | Commitment to making a meaningful difference in patient’s lives | Use TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill mission of developing new therapies, selecting only those that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.</s> | Fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patient’s lives | Collaborate with partners around the world on the development of TransCon-based products for other therapeutic areas and markets.</s> | Collaboration with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results | Informal, open environment where innovation and change are key</s> | Collaborating with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results | Entrepreneurial, informal, and open environment where innovation and change are key | Passionate about helping Commercial organizations gaining full value of their applications | 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therapies to address unmet medical needs | Commitment to advancing our Medical Affair’s teams’ scientific knowledge and skills, while making a significant impact in the lives of our patients</s> | Dynamic environment | Opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within the team | Flexible working hours to accommodate study and work</s> | Use TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs</s> | Diverse pipeline designed to make a meaningful difference for patients</s> | Fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients' lives | Exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues</s> | Fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and France</s> | TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies</s> | Collaborative environment with strong relationships between internal team and external partners | Inclusive environment for all employees</s>
