Associate Project Director, GRAPS

Job overview

The Associate Project Director, GRAPS role is described as remote or hybrid in the United States or European Union, with travel to Ascendis locations and business-critical meetings as needed. Compensation is $180,000–$190,000 per year. Ascendis Pharma develops therapies for unmet medical needs using its TransCon drug development platform. The role translates Global Regulatory Affairs and Global Patient Safety priorities into coordinated project execution. It establishes governance, integrated plans, reporting, and risk management while coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting quality, compliance, and scalable ways of working.

What you'll do

• Lead assigned GRAPS projects from definition through closeout
• develop integrated roadmaps, governance, plans, budgets, and risk logs
• monitor scope, schedule, quality, cost, and outcomes
• prepare executive dashboards and decision materials
• coordinate cross-functional and external stakeholders
• improve processes and support applicable GxP, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, documentation, and inspection-readiness requirements
• coordinate resources, vendors, and change management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate project director

graps

full-time

remote or hybrid

united states or european union

ascendis pharma

project management

regulatory affairs

patient safety

biopharmaceuticals

cross-functional leadership

up to 10% travel

$180k–$190k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, pet and legal insurance, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, professional development, HSA, flexible spending accounts, incentive plans, and paid parental leave.

Why this role

The posting describes domestic and international travel up to approximately 10% based on business needs. Typically requires eight or more years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another highly regulated industry.

About the employer

Ascendis Pharma is hiring for this role. Industry: Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing. Sector: 32.