Intern - Administration

Are you passionate about working in a fast-paced environment, supporting pharmaceutical pricing activities, driving commercial expansion, and continuously improving ways of working? Do you thrive in a role where you support leaders in an agile organization with ambitious commercial goals?

If so, this is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Intern in the Europe-International Commercial Team.

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

We are seeking a passionate Intern to join our growing team in Italy. As an intern, you will support various areas within the commercial function and work closely with P&L owners, functional leaders, and management. You will be involved in a broad range of tasks across the commercial spectrum, giving you a central role and the opportunity to build expertise quickly.

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

Location: This position is based in our office in Milan, Italy.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Administration & Operational support

• Document management (Veeva, Teams)
• Support in the creation and management of:
• Purchase orders
• Supplier contracts
• Administrative documentation
• Support reporting activities and data updates
• Contribute to improving internal processes (approval workflows, vendor management)

Human Resources Administration

• Support basic HR activities (new employee onboarding, document management)
• Coordination with Global HR for administrative processes
• Support in organizing training sessions and internal activities

Office Management

• Office and vendor management (services, supplies, facilities, Health & Safety)
• Organization of meetings, travel arrangements, and calendar management

Policy & Governance

• Support the drafting, updating, and review of company policies (e.g., internal procedures, operational guidelines)
• Support the dissemination and archiving of policies

Fleet Management

• Operational support in managing the company car fleet
• Monitoring deadlines (leasing, maintenance, insurance)

 Team Support

• Cross-functional support to commercial and administrative teams
• Coordination and follow-up activities
• Support for projects and ad hoc tasks

Qualifications and Skills:

You are currently pursuing a relevant academic degree, or you have obtained your Bachelor studies in the fields of Business Administration or something similar.

Furthermore, you have:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong PowerPoint & Excel skills
• 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 with a can-do, service-minded attitude. You are curious, eager to learn, and genuinely enthusiastic about supporting others. While you are capable of working independently with minimal supervision, you also know when to seek guidance. You take initiative, are not afraid to learn from mistakes, and can be counted on to meet deadlines reliably

Work hours: You are expected to work approximately 40 hours per week.

Start date: ASAP

Salary: EUR 1,000 per month

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 Annamaria Almasio, aal@ascendispharma.com or Manuela Bighiani, mabi@ascendispharma.com