Aligns with the GMAPE team to execute overall GMA and ERDMS strategies, championing best practices across all geographies
Drives business processes for the Global Medical Affairs team, and ERDMS stakeholders as needed, ensuring timely completion of deliverables
Coordinates compliant execution of external events on behalf of Global Medical Affairs, including scientific congresses, advisory board meetings, Advanced Lecture Series
Works collaboratively with GMAPE to set Global Medical Affairs department budgets, ensuring alignment with overall annual operating plan
Manages vendors, HCPs, and consultants, including creation of purchase orders, execution of contracts, and preparing reports for Finance and Compliance
Proactively monitors spend, provides support to Global Medical Affairs teams in completing month-, quarter-, and year-end reporting activities
Facilitates Medical Review submission and approval process, coordinating with Global and local country teams for adaptations
Manages non-US medical grant and donation requests with support from GMAPE, Legal, and Compliance
Handles all administrative tasks (scheduling, meeting logistics, etc) for the Global Medical Affairs team
Provides support to the wider Ascendis business with the handling of complex inquiries

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
At least five (5) years of practical experience, preferably in project support, analysis, or operations role, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Experience leading teams and projects within a dynamic matrix environment
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, excellent organizational/time management skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.)
Ability to travel up to ~30% of time domestically and internationally

Manager, Global Medical Affairs Planning – Effectiveness

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