Associate Project Director, Finance Projects and Process Support

Overview

Are you passionate about driving the execution of the Global Finance project portfolio? Do you have experience with project management within the Finance area? If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Associate Project Director, Finance Projects and Process Support.

About Ascendis Pharma

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best‑in‑class potential to address unmet medical needs.

Position

We are seeking a passionate Associate Project Director to join our team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in leading the effective execution of the Global Finance project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Facilitate the execution of the global finance strategy in close collaboration with the Finance Leadership Team and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and manage a standardized Finance Project Management structure, including templates and reporting tools.
• Lead and coordinate major finance projects, including biweekly project reviews, progress tracking, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate finance‑related tasks for global commercialization and the implementation of generic processes in new legal entities.
• Take part in onboarding, training, and supporting finance staff, including cross‑departmental and global coordination.

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, or a related field.

You have 5-10 years of experience in Project Management in the Finance area.

Previously worked in a finance organization or a consultancy company working within finance.

Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to lead and coordinate multiple projects.

Experience with process optimization and implementation of best practices in finance operations.

Solid understanding of finance systems, preferably with experience within finance applications like D365, Power BI, Cognos.

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on data quality and process improvement.

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can‑do attitude. You are proactive in your approach and work in a structured manner.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Travel

5‑10 days per year.

Office

Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup

Apply now

We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.

To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform – applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated.

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Søren Amstrup, Senior Director,

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.