International Marketing Director, Growth Disorders

Are you passionate about shaping global marketing strategies within rare diseases? Do you have experience working across markets and with partners to drive impactful brand strategies? If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new International Marketing Director, Growth Disorders. 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 International Marketing Director, Growth Disorders to join our growing team. In this role, you will shape and execute the international marketing strategy for our growth disorders portfolio, ensuring strong positioning, successful launches, and optimal patient access across markets.

You will work at the intersection of global strategy and local execution, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams and international partners. You will report to the Head of International Strategic Marketing, based in the UK, and work closely with International Medical Affairs and Market Access to bring impactful, data‑driven strategies to life. The position can be based in one of our European offices (UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, or Denmark).

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and implement a cohesive international marketing strategy for the growth disorders portfolio, acting as a bridge between global teams and local partners
• Drive brand positioning, value proposition, and consistent messaging across international markets
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, R&D, regulatory, market access, digital, and medical affairs, as well as regional partners
• Support go‑to‑market strategies, market access, and commercialization efforts to optimize product uptake
• Define KPIs, analyse market data, and lead multiple marketing projects to ensure impactful execution

Qualifications and Skills

You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field – and have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in international strategic and executional marketing within the life sciences industry. Furthermore, you have:

• A deep understanding of the market landscape, including market access, patient pathways, and regulatory environments
• A proven track record in developing and executing international marketing plans in collaboration with partners
• Strong experience driving brand strategy and enhancing customer engagement
• Experience managing a portfolio of products in a competitive environment
• Solid experience with lifecycle management initiatives
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and a data‑driven approach
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross‑functional and multicultural environment

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. You are a motivational leader and strong influencer with cultural dexterity and a modern, forward‑thinking mindset. You build trust quickly with leadership, colleagues, and external distributing partners, and you have strong stakeholder management skills, enabling you to operate effectively in an open, collaborative environment.

Travel: Approximately 25% per year

‘International’ definition: Canada, LATAM, Central & Eastern Europe & Eurasia, Israel, Middle East, South Africa, ANZ, APAC, South Korea

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. You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com. Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.