Associate Project Director, GRAPS - Job ID: 2035

Role: Senior project-management professional leading strategic initiatives within Global Regulatory Affairs, Global Patient Safety, and enterprise partners at Ascendis Pharma. Objectives include translating priorities into disciplined execution, establishing governance, integrated plans, and risk management for a portfolio of projects. Responsibilities encompass leading small to medium complex projects from initiation to closeout, developing cross-functional roadmaps, and ensuring timely delivery aligned with quality and compliance standards. The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder coordination, operational excellence, resource and vendor management, and process standardization. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or related field, with 8+ years’ experience in the biopharma industry, particularly in regulated functions like Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, or Quality. Project management certification (PMP/PRINCE2) and knowledge of drug development, GxP, and regulatory environments are preferred. The position demands strong leadership, influencing skills, and ability to operate in a global matrix, with a focus on transparency, risk mitigation, and scalable processes. The role is remote/hybrid in the US or EU, with up to 10% travel. Success is measured by project outcomes, stakeholder satisfaction, and improved ways of working across GRAPS functions.