Be the new Drug Substance Scientist for synthetic peptide manufacturing
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 smaller 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 department and will be working together with a range of experts within the CMC area. The Manufacturing department is established to facilitate and support late-phase 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.
Our culture is built on cross-functional teamwork, strong engagement, and a friendly, fun atmosphere where everyone’s contributions lead to shared success.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include drug substance development within SPPS/LPPS & purification, process validation, manufacturing execution and GMP compliance. You will be responsible for Drug Substance supply for late-phase clinical trials and for commercial production, including scale-up and process validation and batch execution within Zealand Pharma’s project pipeline and marketed products. Moreover, your responsibilities will include:
- Process development and Life Cycle Management of projects to secure robust and high performing process that also are cost conscious and as environmental as possible.
- Key contact and coordinate manufacturing collaborations with DS CDMOs, ensuring effective day-to-day communication, adherence to oversight plans, seamless transfer of technical knowledge and support the GMP manufacturing activities.
- You will be a key player in building our new team, internal workflows, standards and setting the direction of internal and external collaborations.
Candidate profile
To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has demonstrated successful experience 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 in the Pharmaceutical Industry with direct involvement in drug substance manufacturing operations. Experience with SPPS/LPPS and Purification or similar is preferred.
- Proven experience in process upscaling, process validation (PV/PPQ) and Quality Risk Management (e.g., FMEA) of synthetic peptides manufacturing.
- In-depth knowledge of GMP manufacturing practices and regulatory requirements in late-stage drug substance development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- A cool mind and a calm appearance when facing challenges and the ability to make everyday fun together with your colleagues.
- Some travel will occur as we work closely with our CMO’s. Expected <20 days pr. 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 9th of May 2025 or as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed as they come in.
For further information, please 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.
