Senior Product Manager, Global Marketing - Job ID: 1649

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in United States, Denmark, and Europe. Today, we are 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.

Job Overview:

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Product Manager, Global Marketing to help shape and execute global strategies for the anticipated launch of an investigational treatment in achondroplasia. This high-impact role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and commercial success across regions. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, bring strong leadership and communication skills, and excel at identifying opportunities to optimize performance throughout the product lifecycle. 

This role will report to the Director, Global Marketing.  This role will be based out of the Princeton, NJ office with opportunity for hybrid work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global branded and unbranded campaigns and tactics aligned with brand strategy in partnership with local teams and across functions.
• Manage agency partnerships, budgets, and timelines to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Own global marketing budget, optimizing resource allocation and ROI.
• Collaborate across clinical, regional, and local teams to ensure cohesive brand execution.
• Provide strategic input on market research and translate insights into actions.
• Suport global launch of growth disorder products in partnership with brand teams.

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7 years' experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with brand management experience, preferably in a global role and in rare disease
• Ability to prioritize workload based on challenges and business needs, thrive in a fast-paced environment, lead through ambiguity, and manage multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency and efficiency.
• Experience leading projects with cross-functional partners and facilitating consensus-building.
• Excellent project management and follow-up skills in cross-functional environments with the ability to organize and complete multiple projects efficiently and on time, set priorities, create logical work plans, and communicate progress.
• Proficiency in core principles of brand management, including brand positioning, value proposition, segmentation, messaging, and investment optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority across diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed throughout the year.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interact with multiple audiences externally and internally.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of healthcare market dynamics and the ability to identify market trends that impact business goals.
• A confident self-starter, who can work independently and creatively but also be a team player.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The estimated salary range for this position is $155-170k.  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.

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