Sr. Supply Chain Professional

Do you have a passion for supply chain planning across global networks? Are you eager to play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing and innovative biopharmaceutical company? If so, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. We have locations in Denmark, Germany, the United States, the UK, Italy, Spain, and France.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfil our mission of developing new therapies, selecting only those that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

Today, we are advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. In addition, we collaborate with partners around the world on the development of TransCon-based products for other therapeutic areas and markets.

In Supply Chain Planning & Execution, we are seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Professional to handle our downstream supply planning. This role involves detailed SKU-level planning and execution, addressing production challenges and constraints, optimizing planning considering commercial priorities, inventory and demand. You will collaborate with Supply Chain Managers, working with multiple contract manufacturers (CMOs), ensuring reliable and timely delivery.

You will join a department of 6 dedicated colleagues within our larger Global Supply Chain Management organization, having the key responsibility of managing all supply chain related topics and commercial aspects, engaging with our CMOs. We are a diverse team of multiple nationalities, where the every-day atmosphere is characterized by laughter, can-do attitudes and a constant focus on making a difference.  

What will be your focus?

• Maintain optimal stock levels, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Plan and coordinate supply chain activities and deliveries from our global network of CMOs, working closely with CMOs and internal teams within Global Supply Chain, Logistics, QA, and Manufacturing to optimize performance
• Act as super user in Ascendis ERP and Planning system
• Participate in S&OP and S&OE processes, executing business strategies and operational goals.
• Engage in IT projects related to planning, data management, business intelligence, and data automation
• Support improvement of planning processes and implementation of efficiency-enhancing technologies and insights
• Collaborate with QA to maintain GxP compliance

Our ideal candidate:

• As our future Senior Supply Chain Professional, you will be able to juggle many tasks, still with a high sense for details and prioritization. You have a highly developed ability to cooperate with multiple stakeholders and thrive in an international environment. Furthermore, you are proficient in English at a professional level, both written and spoken, and you master supply chain tools and systems
• You hold a relevant education within Supply Chain Management
• You have minimum 3 years of documented practical experience in Supply chain planning from the  Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry, working within planning and ERP in a GxP environment. Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response, Maestro, or D365 is an advantage  

By joining Ascendis Pharma, you will become part of an entrepreneurial and international environment. You will have a high degree of influence on your own job and as Ascendis Pharma is growing rapidly there will be many development opportunities.

Being part of a fast-growing company also results in some challenges. You must be prepared to pave the way while moving forward as the organization is on a continuous development journey.

Traveling: 10 – 15days/year

Office: Denmark, Tuborg Boulevard 12, Hellerup

You see a match - apply now!

Please submit your application latest 31st of March along with your CV. Applications will be evaluated when received.

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially. 

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Associate Director in Supply Chain Operations department, Rehan Zahid on [email protected] or 4040 9365, or visit our website www.ascendispharma.com.