Negotiating better pharmaceutical discounts and supply terms on behalf of health plans covering more than 100 million people
Who is Ascent Health Services
We are truly an international company, strategically working with Pharmaceutical Manufacturers to make lifesaving medications for approximately 100 million lives more affordable.
We are based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland and work closely with our Participants in the US.
Ascent was founded in June 2019. Thanks to rapid growth, we are now almost 100 employees in Schaffhausen.
We’re proud to be a TOP COMPANY 2025 on kununu, ranking in the top 5% of employers based on employee and candidate feedback. This recognition reflects our commitment to a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
Want to be part of it?
What we offer to our employees
At Ascent we strive to support our employees with attractive benefits, such as:
Flexible Workplace
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Ascent offers a hybrid work model, allowing employees to work from home and the office while maintaining flexibility and teamwork.
Healthcare and Wellbeing
We pay for your private health insurance and cover most of the premium costs for sick pay insurance, also for the occupational accident insurance and even for a supplementary accident insurance. Our employees are privately insured worldwide.
In addition to great healthcare coverage, we also offer all employees mental health resources, including professional counselling. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Company Holidays
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A unique aspect of being at Ascent is that every Ascent employee enjoys both the Swiss, as well as the US public holidays, allowing for personal free time of around 16 paid public holidays per year in addition to the standard paid leave.
Ongoing training and career development
We offer access to a broad range of courses, internal trainings, workshops and more. In addition, every employee has a yearly budget to spend on any external training for their professional development.
Diversity and inclusion
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At Ascent, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate, welcome and recognize the different values and cultures of our employees and customers alike.
Wellness
Everything we do is centered around people - that's why we take good care of our employees. Ascent employees receive an annual wellness stipend that can be used for any well-being activities, like a spa-day or gym membership.
Transportation
Ascent employees receive a monthly transportation allowance of 100 CHF, which they can use for parking, public transport, or similar.
Are we the right challenge for your next career step?
Are you passionate, innovative and enjoy adding value? Do you like challenges, building initiatives, reports, systems, etc. and achieving great things? Are you willing to take risks and adopt an entrepreneurial approach? If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for, head over to our current job opportunities.
Ascent Norms
At Ascent we strive to make prescription drugs affordable and accessible to patients in the US healthcare market. We help ensure that millions of people receive affordable medications.
Our Values
We care deeply about our customers, patients and coworkers
We partner, collaborate and keep our promises
We innovate and adapt
We act with speed and purpose
We create a better future - together
Interested in getting in touch with the Ascent Health Services team?
