Rare Condition Clinical Specialist

Role: Rare Condition Clinical Specialist responsible for promoting Ascendis Pharma's rare disease portfolio and oncology technologies. Objectives include engaging healthcare professionals through clinical dialogue, supporting pull-through activities, and ensuring the company's perception as a valued partner in patient care. Responsibilities encompass developing in-depth product and disease state knowledge, executing strategic territory plans, and collaborating with internal teams to maximize market impact. Core functions involve customer engagement via face-to-face interactions with pediatric endocrinologists, geneticists, orthopedists, and pediatricians; navigating complex referral networks; and leveraging analytical tools to optimize performance and resource allocation. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (advanced preferred), 5+ years in pharmaceutical sales—preferably in rare diseases or specialty therapeutics—demonstrated sales success, strong clinical acumen, and experience in complex healthcare environments. Preferred skills include resilience in dynamic settings, the ability to establish new customer relationships, and proficiency with data analysis for performance assessment. High-value specifics involve rare disease and oncology indications, multi-specialty engagement, and working across complex distribution and HUB services. The role demands overnight travel and credentialing compliance; location is field-based with a focus on multi-stakeholder interaction.