Job Description

Are you passionate about working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, supporting marketing activities while gaining exposure to Medical Affairs and Public Affairs? Do you want to build a 360° understanding of how an innovative therapy is brought to and supported in the Italian market, working closely with different and aligned teams?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Intern in the Italy team.

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in various European countries and the United States.

We are applying our TransCon® technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science, and passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Today, we have a growing pipeline of prodrug therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.

We are seeking a motivated and curious person to join our Italy team as an Intern, reporting directly to Marketing. The role will also work closely with the Medical Affairs and Public Affairs functions, with the goal of building broad, cross-functional knowledge of the business and providing hands-on support to the wider Italy team.

This cross-functional setup is intentional: by working alongside multiple functions, the intern will be able to quickly broaden their skill set, understand the different stages of a product's lifecycle — from marketing strategy, to the generation and communication of scientific evidence, to advocacy and communication initiatives — and become a flexible point of reference for the whole team.

We will provide the necessary training and mentoring to help you get started and continuously expand your skills. You will become part of an international team with a large network — an excellent opportunity for professional growth and a foot in the door to a leading biotech company.

The position is based at our offices in Milan.

Your support tasks will be:

In Marketing:

• Support in the development of promotional materials and the communication plan, coordinating with external agencies and vendors
• Maintaining and managing Document Management in Veeva, SharePoint and Teams
• Assist and organize scientific events, internal meetings, cycle meetings, and sponsorships for national and international congresses
• Management and planning of shipments of materials to conferences

In Medical Affairs:

• Support in the preparation and review of medical-scientific materials and related document management
• Collaboration in the organization of scientific initiatives, educational events and symposia at major Italian congresses
• Support Medical Project Leads in the preparation, implementation and execution of projects
• Support the Medical team with internal meetings and ad hoc team tasks

In Public Affairs/Communication:

• Support in the organization of Public Affairs initiatives and engagement activities with patient associations
• Support the development of corporate materials and internal/external communication plans across all functions
• Support Local functions with daily tasks and special projects
• Participate in efforts to improve existing workflows and processes (e.g., contracting, purchase orders)
• Contribute to cross-functional projects by helping stakeholders with documentation, administration, planning, etc.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Italian Leadership Team

Qualifications and Skills:

You are currently pursuing a relevant academic degree, or you have obtained your Bachelor’s degree in the fields of scientific disciplines. A Master’s degree in pharmaceutical marketing/management is an added value.

Furthermore, you have:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong PowerPoint & Excel skills
• Good approach to and use of digital tools and AI assistance
• A flair for working with data and handling administrative tasks
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• A structured and detail-oriented working style

Key competencies:

You are a team player, service-minded, and have a can-do attitude. We expect you to be curious, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about supporting others across functions. You are capable of working independently with minimal supervision but know when to ask for guidance. You take initiative, are not afraid to learn from mistakes, and are reliable when it comes to meeting deadlines.

Working Hours & Compensation

You are expected to work approximately 40 hours per week. Flexibility around exam periods can be arranged with your manager. Compensation: The internship includes a monthly allowance of EUR 1000.

Apply now.

Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially.

For more details about the job or the company, please contact Valerio Sartore, vas@ascendispharma.com.