Are you passionate about finding the right talents? Do you have experience within recruitment?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Talent Acquisition Partner.

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. 

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs within our Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio. We also collaborate with partners to develop TransCon-based products across additional therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team. As a trusted partner to hiring leaders, you will attract and hire the right talent while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience.

Working in an international environment, you will collaborate with colleagues across functions and support our mission of making a meaningful difference for patients

You will be joining the Global HR team in Denmark, consisting of 15 colleagues, and will report directly to Tina Lorenzen, Talent Acquisition Lead, based in Hellerup. You will also be based in our Hellerup office and become part of an experienced and dedicated Talent Acquisition team.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and managing candidates throughout the recruitment journey.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and act as a trusted advisor throughout the recruitment process.
• Guide and support hiring managers in accordance with company standards, recruitment processes, and defined roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure a professional and engaging candidate experience from initial contact through to onboarding.
• Manage relationships with external search partners and recruitment vendors when engaged.
• Contribute to continuous improvements of our recruitment processes, tools, and ways of working.

Qualifications and Skills

You hold a relevant academic degree and have 5+ years of experience within Talent Acquisition or recruitment. Experience from the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Furthermore, you have:

• Experience facilitating competency-based interviews and providing assessment feedback.
• Certification in one or several personality assessment tools. Experience with OPQ is an advantage but not required.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders across different business functions.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is an advantage.

Key Competencies

You are a collaborative team player with strong analytical skills and a proactive, can-do attitude. You thrive in an informal and open environment where collaboration, innovation, and change are part of everyday work.

You have excellent communication skills and enjoy building strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders. You are passionate about recruitment and take pride in managing the full recruitment journey and delivering a great candidate experience.

As you may support hiring managers across our global organisation, including colleagues based in the US, occasional flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate different time zones.

Travel: Approximately 5–10 days per year.

Office: Hellerup, Denmark.

Apply now

As the summer holiday period approaches, you may experience a longer response time than usual. We truly appreciate your patience and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to reviewing your application as soon as possible.

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

To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform. Applications submitted by email or through other channels will not be considered.

For more information about the position, please contact Tina Lorenzen, Talent Acquisition Lead, at tlo@ascendispharma.com or visit our website www.ascendispharma.com.

A note to recruiters

We do not accept unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies.

Presentation of candidates without prior written approval from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from Talent Acquisition or Human Resources Director) is not permitted. Any unsolicited candidate submissions will not be acknowledged, and no fees will be payable.