Be our new Drug Product Specialist
In a biotech company bonding to discover, design and develop innovative peptide-based medicines
Zealand Pharma is embarking on a new journey in the obesity and rare disease space. As a small generational pharma company Zealand Pharma is excelling in discovery, design and development of innovative peptide-based medicines.
Are you searching for a organization where teamwork, cross-functional collaboration and good colleagues are at the core of everything, and where true empowerment and a “Yes we can” mindset are a must, then keep on reading!
You will be joining a newly established team and will be working together with a range of experts within the CMC area. The Manufacturing department is established to facilitate and support late stage clinical trials and life cycle management of current product on the marked. The department will cover the End 2 End manufacturing from API to packed device and you together with your colleagues will cover the value chain with your separate areas of expertise.
Responsibilities
In this role, you are the professional anchor and expert, and you play a key role in driving the late-stage drug product manufacturing strategy. You are empowered to shape the direction and the role generally as well as how you execute it daily. As the team is new, you will play a key role in building the team and contributing to internal workflows, standards and supporting internal and external collaborations.
- Responsibility for drug product late-stage manufacturing, including participation in technical transfer, scale-up, and process validation within Development and Life Cycle Management projects.
- Key contact and coordinate manufacturing collaborations with DP CDMOs, ensuring effective day-to-day communication, adherence to oversight plans, seamless transfer of technical knowledge and support the GMP manufacturing activities.
- Act as a key member of the CMC team by integrating manufacturing insights into project planning and execution, driving progress toward regulatory approval and commercial success.
- Continuously seeking improvements in manufacturing operations and our internal processes.
Candidate profile
To succeed in the role, we are looking for someone who is strong in cross-functional collaboration with internal project teams and external CDMO project teams. Furthermore;
- A MSc/PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry with direct involvement in aseptic drug product manufacturing operations.
- Experience with liquid formulations and aseptic filling of pre-filled syringes (PFSs), Cartridges and/or vials filling is preferred.
- Proven experience in process upscaling, process characterization, process validation (PV/PPQ) and Quality Risk Management (e.g., FMEA) for drug products.
- Knowledge of GMP manufacturing practices and regulatory requirements in late-stage CMC development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Travel will occur while working with our CDMO’s. It is expected to be <20 days a year.
Bonding to innovate
Our employees are fundamental to our success and 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.
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
To find out more about working at Zealand, visit https://www.zealandpharma.com/careers/zealand-as-a-workplace/
Interested? Please apply no later than 22. Of April 2025, or as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed as they come in.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Head of Manufacturing Rasmus Sandberg-Schaal at +45 3111 6287
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.
