[Hiring] Manager, Global Scientific Training @Ascendis Pharma

Role Description

The Manager, Global Scientific Training, develops and manages scientific learning programs that support onboarding, capability development, and continuous learning across Medical Affairs. This remote role creates and maintains training content, administers curricula within the learning management system, and supports live and virtual training initiatives as needed. The position reports to the Associate Director, Global Scientific Training, and requires up to 20% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Curriculum Development:
  • Researches, designs, and develops scientifically accurate, engaging, and interactive training materials, including presentations, eLearning modules, facilitator resources, learner assessments, job aids, and other educational tools.
  • Translates complex scientific, clinical, and therapeutic-area information into clear, structured learning experiences appropriate for Medical Affairs audiences.
  • Conducts scheduled and business-driven reviews of scientific training curricula and implements updates to maintain content accuracy, relevance, consistency, and compliance.
• Training Facilitation:
  • Supports live and virtual scientific training programs on an as-needed basis, including preparation of facilitator materials, coordination of learning activities, management of training resources, and delivery of selected program components.
  • Participates as a training facilitator when appropriate based on program needs, demonstrated readiness, experience, and the Training Manager’s professional development goals.
• Onboarding & Continuous Learning:
  • Supports the development and execution of onboarding programs for new Medical Affairs team members, helping learners establish foundational scientific, clinical, and organizational knowledge.
• Learning Management System (LMS) Administration:
  • Organizes, uploads, maintains, and updates curricula, learning assignments, and supporting resources within the organization’s online learning management system.
  • Collaborates with learning technology, instructional design, and other appropriate partners to troubleshoot learning-platform issues and support a positive learner experience.
• Mentorship & Development:
  • Serves as a resource and mentor for new team members, fellows, or learners by providing guidance and support related to scientific training programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partners with scientific and functional subject matter experts to review training materials and ensure content reflects current scientific evidence, therapeutic-area developments, organizational priorities, and applicable content-review requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum graduate/professional degree in a health-related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or device training industry

Requirements

• Preferred experience in Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences organizations.
• Experience developing scientific training curricula for healthcare professionals, field medical teams, clinical teams, or other scientific audiences.
• Experience managing multiple training projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Familiarity with content-authoring and multimedia development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond, or similar platforms.
• Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mental Health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents