Student Assistant - Competitive Intelligence

Are you interested in combining your academic studies with real-life experience in an international pharmaceutical company? Do you want to learn more about competitive intelligence and how it supports strategic decision-making in a global biopharmaceutical company? 

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Student Assistant in the Competitive Intelligence (CI) Department. 

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 in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets. 

We are seeking a passionate Student Assistant to join our Competitive Intelligence team. As a key member of the CI Department, you will support data management related to CI news alerts and conferences and help ensure structured, high-quality information flows. As the department continues to develop, the role may evolve to include additional tasks over time. 

You will be joining the Competitive Intelligence Department, a small and dedicated team, and report directly to Yang Yang-Malten, Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence, who is based in Hellerup. You will also be based in Hellerup. 

Your key responsibilities will be: 

• Data management related to weekly CI alerts and conferences 

• Support improvement of systems and processes 

• Data handling and analysis 

• Support day-to-day tasks in the CI Department 

Qualifications and Skills: 

You are currently enrolled in a relevant academic programme, such as natural sciences, pharmacy, or a similar field, and you have a strong scientific mindset. 

Furthermore, you are: 

• Independent and quick to learn, with the ability to handle tasks with minimal supervision 

• Systematic and structured in your approach to work 

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools 

• Able to work on-site in Hellerup 

Key competencies: 

You are a strong team player, detail-oriented, responsible, and have a can-do attitude. 

Furthermore, you are conscientious about your tasks, solution-oriented, and focused on meeting deadlines. 

Terms of employment 

Work hours: 7.5 hours per week. We want you to be able to balance your studies and work responsibilities effectively and therefore offer flexibility where possible to support you in balancing your commitments. 

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark 

Apply now 

We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time. 

To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated. 

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Yang Yang-Malten, Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence, at [email protected]. 

You can learn more about Ascendis Pharma by visiting our website: www.ascendispharma.com 

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially. 

A note to recruiters 

We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team — specifically from a Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director — is not allowed. If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.