Statistical Programmer

Are you enthusiastic about statistical programming? Do you have experience applying SDTM to complex Clinical trial data?
If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our Senior/ Specialist Statistical Programmer.
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 in our Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.
We are seeking a Statistical Programmer to join our biometrics team. As a key member, you play a crucial role in development and evolution of progressive, metadata-driven SDTM programming to support clinical data analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.
You will be part of a team of 20 colleagues based in Hellerup.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Contribute to planning, development, and continuous improvement of SDTM deliverables
Develop (automated) programming solutions and metadata-driven approaches to support clinical trials
Optimize metadata and their application
Review clinical trial data and specifications to ensure high-quality deliverables
Support metadata validation and quality control
Collaborate cross-functionally with international colleagues in a dynamic and fast-paced organization
Qualifications and Skills:
You hold a relevant academic degree, preferably a Master’s or PhD, in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, life sciences, or a related field – and 5 years of SAS experience working on clinical trials within the pharmaceutical/ biotechnology/medical device industry
Furthermore, you have:
Experience with development and validation of SDTM datasets, including implementation of CDISC SDTM standards
Solid knowledge of regulatory submission requirements and standards
Interest in using AI as an integral part of all tasks
Key competencies:
You are a compatible team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.
You thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.
To succeed in this role, you should be:
Detail-oriented
Quality-focused to ensure inspection-ready deliverables
An effective Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Take ownership of tasks
Travel: 10 days per year.
Office: Ascendis Pharma, 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 Claus Stenberg, Director, phone +4521680819, e-mail: csg@ascendispharma.com
You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com
Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.
A note to recruiters:
We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.

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