Student Assistant for Clinical IT

If you are passionate about getting medicine to patients, you should look no further than Ascendis Pharma!  

This is a great opportunity to learn how to create and maintain a high quality of documentation in a global biotech. 

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 student assistant to join our Clinical IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining accurate, up-to-date system documentation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

Our Clinical IT team supports the Clinical Area by providing applications and tools essential for conducting clinical trials. The team consists of six dedicated colleagues who ensure the smooth operation and high quality of these systems. We offer a high degree of freedom and the opportunity to be ambitious in your work. 

You will report to Natalie Merkulova, Specialist in Business Analysis & Validation, who is based in Hellerup. You will also be based in Hellerup.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• To support the System Manager and Validation Manager with creating, updating and maintaining system documentation
• To conduct impact assessments of new quality documentation and their impact on the system documentation 
• To be a part of the implementation of new technologies 

Qualifications and Skills:

We expect you to pursue a relevant academic degree - ideally at the end of your Bachelor’s or the beginning of your Master’s - and to have some experience from a similar student position.  

Furthermore, you have:

• A rational and structured approach to completing tasks
• Proven ability to deliver and finalize assignments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical details clearly in English

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.  

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be independent, service-minded and a quick learner.

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 Natalie Merkuliva, nme@ascendispharma.com.

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

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