Hybrid Medical Advisor – Growth Disorders

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About the role

  • Develop and execute medical strategies for commercialization of therapies for growth disorders at Ascendis Pharma. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide scientific support in Madrid.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute medical strategies and tactics for the commercialization of therapies for growth disorders, ensuring high scientific standards and consistent medical messaging across training, materials, and publications.
  • Work in a strategic and highly cross-functional role, collaborating closely with internal teams (Medical Operations, Market Access, Marketing, Compliance) and external stakeholders to optimize patient access and the appropriate use of our treatments.
  • Report directly to the Medical Affairs Director for Spain and Portugal and will be based in Madrid.
  • Provide scientific support and review promotional and non-promotional materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Respond to medical inquiries and coordinate medical education activities.
  • Prepare medical plans and align with internal stakeholders for implementation.
  • Define scientific engagement objectives and communication plans for the Medical Department.
  • Design and execute External Expert Engagement Plans, including medical visits, congress participation, and advisory boards.
  • Develop and execute publication plans (articles, abstracts, outcomes-based presentations).
  • Support observational studies, IITs/ISS, RWE projects, and grants.
  • Deliver internal scientific training sessions to cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborate closely with Medical Operations, Regulatory, Compliance, Market Access, and Marketing.
  • Ensure adherence to internal processes and quality standards.
  • Maintain a high level of medical and scientific expertise in the therapeutic area to support the portfolio and pipeline with relevant local input.
  • Actively contribute to regular meetings of the Iberia, European and Global Medical Affairs departments.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in Medical Affairs is preferred.
  • Advanced degree: PhD, MD, or PharmD.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
  • Experience in rare diseases and/or endocrinology, ideally in Growth Disorders.
  • Knowledge of the Spanish regulatory environment (AEMPS, Farmaindustria Code).
  • Proficiency in Veeva Vault/PromoMats, Microsoft Office, and reference management tools.

Job title

Medical Advisor – Growth Disorders

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Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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