Marketing - Summer Intern

Ascendis Pharma

Posted 23 days ago

Internship

Princeton, New Jersey

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Assist in the development and execution of disease education programs and evaluate the payor coverage landscape for a recently launched product. Engage with cross-functional teams to gather insights and support decision-making.

We are looking for a Marketing Summer Intern with a strong interest in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in business, life sciences, or a PharmD program. Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills are also highly desired.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Marketing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge

Disease Education Programs

Payor Coverage Analysis

Customer Needs Assessment

Cross-Functional Team Engagement

Attention to Detail

Self-Starter

Multi-Tasking

Brand Management

Job Description

We are a dynamic, growing biopharma company with offices in Denmark, Germany and the United States. Today, we’re advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology, and Ophthalmology. Join our dynamic team as a Marketing Summer Intern and gain invaluable experience in one of the most critical areas of the industry. We are committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and are seeking enthusiastic interns to contribute to our marketing initiatives. 

Job Summary: 

As a Marketing Summer Intern, you will work closely across our marketing team to support the development of healthcare provider peer-to-peer disease education and evaluate the payor coverage landscape for a recently launched product. This role provides valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience in the pharmaceutical industry and exposure to marketing strategies that drive business growth. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in the development and execution of disease education programs to establish new treatment paradigms in rare disease. 
  • Engage with cross-functional teams including sales and medical affairs to gather insights and align on marketing strategies 
  • Support the team by monitoring and analyzing payor market trends, competitive activities, and understanding customer needs to support decision-making 
  • Assist in analyzing the payor coverage landscape for a newly launched product providing an overview of the access landscape 
  • Participate in team meetings, providing updates on assigned tasks and projects 
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in business or life sciences, or a PharmD program 
  • Strong interest in pharmaceutical commercial strategy and brand management 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders 
  • Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail 
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task 
  • Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate with teams; must effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with internal customers  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

This internship will pay $26-39/hr depending on your years of education completed. 

  • This is a summer internship position with a duration of 8-12 weeks. 
  • You will be an external W2 contractor reporting to an Ascendis manager, no Ascendis benefits will be provided for this limited duration contract. 
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional development. 

Ascendis Pharma

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on applying our innovative TransCon technology platform to make a meaningful difference for patients. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, and following our algorithm for product innovation, we apply TransCon to develop new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs. Ascendis is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has additional facilities in Europe and the United States. Please visit ascendispharma.com to learn more.

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