Data Manager - Job ID: USDM

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.

Focus Areas:

Field Medical, Field Sales and IC, Commercial Operations/Ad-hoc reporting and US Commercial IT/Marketing

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Data Specialist to join our dynamic team focusing on Field Medical and Field Sales analytics, Incentive Compensation (IC) and our Commercial IT partners. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights that directly impact customer engagement strategies and sales performance. The ideal candidate will bring experience working with CRM data, Power BI, and sales reporting, with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical operations.

You will play a key role in delivering business-facing insights, partnering with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the alignment of data with compliance and commercial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer-Facing Insights & Engagement Support:Analyze data to support incentive compensation and sales performance analytics, leveraging CRM input and aligning with compliance standards.
Sales Analytics & Business Reporting:Build and manage dynamic Power BI dashboards and reports that highlight sales performance, referral trends, incentive compensation metrics, and patient journey analysis. Support leadership with data that drives strategic decisions.
Compliance & Commercial Alignment:Ensure sales and medical data aligns with pharmaceutical compliance standards and internal business rules. Collaborate with compliance teams to monitor and report on adherence to incentive compensation guidelines.
Field Medical Reporting:Support Power BI dashboards reporting on key MSL and HEOR interaction insights. Collaborate with Medical leaders and support teams to ensure data is accurate. Cross-coordinate with CRM teams to align CRM updates related to Medical.
CRM Data Optimization:Partner with field and operations teams to ensure CRM systems are optimized for accurate data capture. Provide analytics support for CRM-related initiatives and improve visibility into HCP activities.
Data Integration & Accuracy:Use SQL and Azure tools to clean, transform, and integrate data from various sources. Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery for all business reporting needs.
Cross-Functional Business Collaboration:Work closely with Medical, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial IT teams to deliver insights that support business goals. Act as a liaison between technical data teams and business stakeholders.
Business Process Improvement:Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and analytics workflows. Deliver recommendations to optimize sales operations and HCP engagement strategy.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of industry experience required

Analytical Expertise:Proficient in SQL, Azure, and Power BI for data analysis, transformation, and visualization.
Business Acumen:Strong understanding of pharmaceutical sales processes, HCP engagement models, and patient journey dynamics.
CRM Familiarity:Experience working with CRM platforms (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce) to derive insights on field activity, HCP interactions, and commercial effectiveness.
Communication & Presentation:Proven ability to translate technical findings into business-friendly insights. Comfortable presenting to stakeholders, including sales leadership and non-technical audiences.
Detail-Oriented & Organized:Strong attention to data quality and process ownership. Demonstrated success in managing data integrity, especially during high-stakes reporting periods.
Collaboration Skills:Experience working across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Compliance teams. Ability to balance technical and business priorities.

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

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. 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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>