In vivo pharmacologist

About this role

Are you passionate about pharmacology and excited by the opportunity to design and run in vivo studies? Do you have experience with conduct of in vivo studies, generation of study protocols or interactions with contract laboratories (CROs)? If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new in vivo pharmacologist. 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 within our Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio.

We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets. We are seeking a passionate in vivo pharmacologist to join our growing team. As a key member of the Biology & Pharmacology team, you will play a crucial role in designing, executing and reporting in vivo pharmacology studies conducted at external CROs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Biology & Pharmacology team consisting of 6 colleagues, and report to Head of Biology & Pharmacologywho is based in Hellerup.You will likewise be based in Hellerup. Your key responsibilities will be: Design, and monitor the execution and reporting of different types of in vivo and in vitro studies conducted at external CROs to support early nonclinical drug development Select and optimize appropriate animal models to address project-specific scientific questions Ensure that studies are conducted with scientific rigor and in compliance with our high animal welfare standards Select, interact with and manage CROs Qualifications and Skills: You hold a relevant academic degree, preferably a PhD in Pharmacology, Biology, Veterinary Science, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, or a related life science discipline.