Ascendis Pharma
Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies using its proprietary TransCon technology platform. The company addresses unmet medical needs in endocrinology, rare diseases, and oncology, guided by its core values of Patients, Science, and Passion. Founded as a developmental-stage company, Ascendis Pharma has evolved into a fully integrated biopharma leader with a strong portfolio that includes two U.S. FDA-approved therapies and several late-stage assets. Headquartered in Denmark, Ascendis Pharma has research facilities in Germany and offices across Europe and the United States, including locations in Palo Alto, CA, and Princeton, NJ. The TransCon platform enables the creation of prodrug therapies that activate at target sites, supporting programs across multiple therapeutic categories. The company actively collaborates with global partners to enhance treatment safety, efficacy, tolerability, and convenience, while also engaging with medical communities through patient-centric initiatives.
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Headcount trend
Ascendis Pharma went from 332 employees in Jul 2023 to 372 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 46 people joined, 12 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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How many employees does Ascendis Pharma have?
Ascendis Pharma has about 372 employees, up 2.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Ascendis Pharma sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Ascendis Pharma filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.
What is Ascendis Pharma's revenue per employee?
Ascendis Pharma makes about $1.01M in revenue per employee, based on $377.13M annual revenue and 372 employees.
Is Ascendis Pharma a public company?
Yes. Ascendis Pharma is publicly traded under the ticker ASND on NASDAQ.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.