Student Assistant for Global Brand Team

Are you curious about a career in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks and global collaboration? Then this opportunity might be exactly what you're looking for. Join Ascendis Pharma as a Student Assistant supporting one of our dynamic global brand teams — and gain hands-on experience in a company that’s shaping the future of rare endocrinological diseases.

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in various European countries and the United States.

We are applying our TransCon technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. 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. Today, we have a growing pipeline of prodrug therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.

We are seeking a passionate Student Assistant to join our growing team. As a Student Assistant in our global brand team, you will support several areas within the commercial function and work closely with the cross-functional brand team. You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks spanning the commercial spectrum, giving you a centralized role and the opportunity to build expertise quickly.

We will provide the necessary training and mentoring to help you get started and continuously expand your skills.

You will join the YORVIPATH Global brand team and report directly to Signe Bomholt, Global Lead for YORVIPATH. The position is based at our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark.

Your support tasks will be:

• Maintaining and managing Document Management in Veeva and Teams
• Assisting with the creation and management of purchase orders, work orders, and contracts for both projects and ongoing operations
• Participating in efforts to improve existing workflows and processes (e.g., contracting, purchase orders)
• Contributing to projects by helping stakeholders with documentation, administration, planning, etc.
• Providing ad hoc support to the Global Commercial Leadership Team

Qualifications and Skills:

You are currently pursuing a relevant academic degree – preferably you are in your second or third year of your Bachelor studies in the fields of Business Administration or something similar.

Furthermore, you have:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong PowerPoint & Excel skills
• A flair for working with data and handling administrative tasks
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• A structured and detail-oriented working style

Key competencies:

You are a true team player with a service-minded approach and a strong can-do attitude. We value your curiosity, eagerness to learn, and genuine enthusiasm for supporting others. While you are capable of working independently with minimal supervision, you also know when to seek guidance. You take initiative, are not afraid to learn from your mistakes, and can always be trusted to meet deadlines and deliver on your commitments.

Work hours: You are expected to work approximately 10-15 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to 20 hours during peak periods. Flexibility around exam periods can be arranged with your manager.

Apply now.

Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially.

For more details about the job or the company, please contact Signe Bomholt [email protected] or Tina Lorenzen, HR, [email protected]