Junior Intern in Medical Department (Endocrinology/Rare Diseases)

Are you eager to contribute to improving the lives of patients living with rare diseases? Would you like to gain hands-on experience in product management and medical marketing within the pharmaceutical industry?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Junior Intern in France.

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 Junior Intern to join our team. As a member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in assisting the team and support the development of medical strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will report directly to the Medical Manager, supporting key activities for the French medical Department headed by the Medical Affairs Director.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Support for Early Access follow-up and analysis
• Be proactive and produce scientific data dissemination materials
• Help with monitoring MSL activities, monitoring KPIs
• Support for medical validation of marketing materials aimed at healthcare providers and patients
• Support for medical events preparation in compliance with local rules
• Participation to internal medical meetings
• Contribute to medical budget management with Med Advisor and Med Affairs Director

Qualifications and Skills:

• State diploma in pharmacy, medicine, Master 2 in science (medicine, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, etc.), engineering degree in science or Ph D in life sciences.
• Strong interest in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in rare diseases and endocrinology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Fluent in English

What we offer:

• Hands-on experience in product management and medical marketing in a rapidly growing company.
• Mentorship from senior professionals in the industry.
• Exposure to the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in rare diseases and endocrinology.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.  

Duration: up to 6 months

Office: Ascendis Pharma France, Paris, Île-de-France 75008

Apply now.

Please submit a motivational letter/cover letter and your resume in the application form.

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.   

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

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

Applications submitted via email or other channels will not be reviewed.