Be the new Change & Engagement Specialist
In a biotech company bonding to discover, design and develop innovative peptide-based medicines.
At Zealand we are growing significantly and rapidly. And as our employees are at the heart of everything we do, it is vital for us to ensure employee motivation and engagement remains high, and that we can remain proud of our fantastic culture. That is why we are currently looking for a Change & Engagement Specialist who can support our growth journey by driving change management and people engagement throughout the whole organization. If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities with an independent attitude, you could be a match for us.
You will be part of our People & Organization department covering HR Business Partnering, HR Operations, Total Rewards, and our newly established Organizational Development & Learning team. In this role you will report to the Senior Director, Head of Organizational Learning & Development.
This role requires a specialist profile with a keen eye for bringing innovative ideas to people development, engagement and change. You will be responsible for driving organizational change and fostering employee engagement to support the Zealand Pharma culture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful change initiatives and strengthen engagement, motivation and sense of belonging in support of the strong Zealand Pharma culture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within change management, engagement and organizational development and we hope that you will thrive with the following responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and drive overall change management approach and plans to support specific organizational transformation projects
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams, providing guidance and support on managing change and people engagement
- Design and deliver training and other resources to support change initiatives and contribute to strengthen change management capabilities across the organization
- Drive people engagement and organizational listening, including innovative solutions, specific initiatives and projects supporting the Zealand Pharma culture and providing actionable insights to the organization
- Support the overall P&O agenda by contributing to organizational and team development in collaboration with People & Organization colleagues, including delivery of team development initiatives
- Collaborate closely with leaders and teams to craft change and people communication messages for major change and culture-supporting initiatives
- Build strong relationships across the organization to drive alignment and involvement in cross-functional change and engagement projects
Stay current on industry trends and best practices in change management and people engagement
Candidate Profile
To be a success in this role the most important trait is your interest in people and that you bring a positive can-do-attitude. You are a passionate advocate for people and organizational development with a knack for driving meaningful change and engagement. Furthermore, we hope that you can tick as many as possible of the following boxes:
- Proven experience in change management, employee engagement and communications ideally in a corporate or consulting environment
- Solid toolbox within change management and organizational development and the ability to apply it, guide and advise others as subject matter expert
- Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering initiatives and building strong and close relations across the organization
- Preferably knowledge from the pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive and self-driven attitude and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
- Proficient in both spoken and written English
- A degree in human resources, business administration, communications or a related field is preferred
Bonding to innovate
Our employees are fundamental to our success, and we continue to be able to attract and retain people with vast experience and talent. We have a unique culture, characterized by excellent teamwork and strong engagement across the organization.
Making bonds is at the core of everything we do. From discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, to engaging with our partners or connecting with each other.
We bond as a result of our entrepreneurial culture where our people are encouraged to pursue their ideas and turn them into reality. We are curious about each other’s knowledge and expertise.
We bond through curiosity and playfulness as a team, allowing ourselves to challenge common thinking and drive future innovation. Zealand Pharma is a place where everyone is heard and contributes to the success, we all want to experience.
The Zealand Pharma DNA builds on four values: (1) We are bold, (2) We empower people, (3) We work as one team, and (4) We can be trusted.
Let’s bond and be bold
We offer a combined compensation package which includes a base salary, pension, bonus, and a possibility to join our employee share program. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer health insurance, use of massage, fitness, and a range of social clubs and activities.
Interested? Please apply no later than February 9 2025, or as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed as they come in.
For further information, please contact Head of Organizational Development & Learning, Karen Hyldegaard on +45 50603633 or KHyldegaard@zealandpharma.com.
About Zealand Pharma A/S
Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) ("Zealand") is a Danish biotechnology company on a mission to change lives with next generation peptide medicines. In our effort to reach our goals bonding is at the core of everything we do. Let it be discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, engaging with partners or connecting with each other. This has led to more than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand having advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market. Zealand’s current pipeline of internal product candidates focus on specialty gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Additionally, the portfolio includes clinical license collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. Zealand is based in Copenhagen (Søborg), Denmark. For further information about the Company's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com or bond with us through LinkedIn.
