Be our new Project Assistant
In a biotech company bonding to discover, design and develop innovative peptide-based medicines
We are looking for talented Project Assistants to support our fast-moving product development. We are looking for someone who have experience with project work, budget handling and strong proficiency in administrative tasks. You will be part of an agile Project Management office with five Project Leaders and two to three project assistants, responsible for leading Zealand’s clinical stage development programs.
If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities with an independent and engaging attitude, you may be a match for us.
Responsibilities
As Project Assistant, you will be reporting to a Project Vice President in the Development organization. You will be playing a vital role in the coordination and support of drug development projects from initial human dose through to regulatory approval. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the Project VP and Core Project teams with a variety of administrative and coordination tasks, such as updating project plans, tracking budgets, organizing meetings, and preparing meeting minutes.
- Ensuring effective project delivery by maintaining seamless communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders and project teams.
- Continuously supporting project management efforts to uphold professionalism and progress.
In this role, you will be expected to protect Zealand Pharma's reputation by adhering to the company's quality policy.
Candidate profile
We are seeking candidates who ideally meet the following criteria:
- Administrative Background: You have relevant administrative experience preferably in a similar role, and a basic understanding of drug or device development.
- Communication Skills: You are fluent in both spoken and written English and have experience working in multicultural teams
- Technical Proficiency: You are highly skilled in Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
- Organizational Abilities: You possess strong organizational and proactive planning skills, enabling you to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality results. You have a keen sense of diplomacy and can manage sensitive matters effectively.
- Solution-Oriented Mindset: You approach challenges with a structured, quality-focused mindset and are adept at finding solutions.
- Collaborative Nature: You are service-oriented, enjoy working with cross-functional teams, and are optimistic, self-driven, and energetic.
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 because 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 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
To find out more about working at Zealand, visit https://www.zealandpharma.com/careers/zealand-as-a-workplace/
Interested? Please apply no later than 21 of April 2025 or as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed as they come in.
For further information, please contact Senior Vice President, Head of Development, Jesper Nellemann on jnellemann@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.
