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Marketing - Summer Intern

CompanyAscendis Pharma
LocationPrinceton
Work ModeRemote
PostedFebruary 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
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.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$26 - $39
Company Size
1319
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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.
About the Role

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. 

 

Key Skills
MarketingCommunication SkillsProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuitePharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeDisease Education ProgramsPayor Coverage AnalysisCustomer Needs AssessmentCross-Functional Team EngagementAttention to DetailSelf-StarterMulti-TaskingBrand Management
Categories
HealthcareMarketingScience & Research