Director, Commercial Data Innovation & Strategy
Ascendis Pharma
September 11, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
Worldwide
Marketing
Role: Lead commercial data strategy and AI-enabled capabilities to enhance pharmaceutical commercial performance, customer engagement, and field effectiveness. Responsibilities: develop and communicate data strategy, prioritize initiatives, oversee data governance and quality, serve as business owner for CRM and customer engagement tools, and manage strategic partnerships and investments. Focus areas include integrating diverse commercial and market data, implementing Next Best Action and decision support via AI, and ensuring compliance and data stewardship. Required qualifications: Bachelor's in Business, Life Sciences, or related; 10+ years' experience in pharma/biotech commercial operations, with proven success in data governance, CRM, and leveraging insights for performance improvement; experience with pharmaceutical data assets and stakeholder influence. Preferred skills: advanced degree (MBA), experience in product launches/market expansion, familiarity with AI and omnichannel engagement tools, and expertise with platforms like Veeva CRM, Salesforce, and data ecosystems. High-Value: strategic leadership in commercial data, AI adoption, and customer engagement within a pharma/biotech setting; experience supporting rapid growth or product launches; managing cross-functional teams and external vendors. Work setup: not specified, but roles at this seniority typically involve hybrid or on-site work with cross-team collaboration.