Student Assistant - Global IT

Are you passionate about software solutions and learning, delivering service to end users and wanting to optimize processes? 

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Student Assistant in Global IT – Digital Learning . 

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 and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking  a passionate Student Assistant to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in delivering end user support for our digital learning tools, such as Cornerstone LMS and content creation tools such as Vyond and Articulate. 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 joining the Digital Learning and Enablement team consisting of 4 colleagues, where we support each other’s growth and development, and sparring is always close by. In this role, you will join a collaborative team environment and work closely with fellow student assistants to support shared goals. 

You will report directly to, Product Owner- Global IT, Michael Comvalius, who is based in Hellerup, Denmark. You will also be based in Hellerup, Denmark. 

Your key responsibilities will be: 

• Provide support to end users and learning administrators on the use of Cornerstone LMS 

• Handle incidents 

• Participate in structuring and documenting knowledge articles and wikis 

• Support with periodic compliance tasks 

Qualifications and Skills: 

It is a requirement that you are actively studying.  Ideally , you are in your second or third year of your Bachelor studies in the fields of learning, IT or something completely different. Most importantly, you have a passion for helping users, learning new skills, working structured, and optimizing, and improving current ways of working. It is important that you are thorough in your work and that you are detail oriented. 

Furthermore,  you have : 

• A good general understanding of and interest in technology. 

• A curiousness, openness and willingness to learn. 

Key competencies: 

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be fluent in English and able to give and receive feedback. 

Work hours:  Approx. 15-20 hours a week. We want you to be able to balance your studies and work responsibilities and therefore offer flexibility during exam periods.

Office: 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 Michael Comvalius, Product Owner  Se e-mailadresse på apply.workable.com . 

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website 

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.