Be the new
(Associate) Medical Director (DK/US)
In a biotech company bonding to discover, design and develop innovative peptide-based medicines
Currently, we are looking for a new Medical Director who has a medical background, experience from conducting and designing pharmaceutical industry trials. You understand drug development programs and the associated regulatory framework. Preferably you have a track record inflammatory disease areas and/or immunology. You must be able to work out of Denmark or alternatively the US and be ready for flexible working hours to accommodate a DK project team. If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities with an independent attitude, you are a match for us.
We are looking for a self-driven team-oriented colleague with the capability to lead cross-functional teams towards innovative solutions for delivering the highest standard clinical development trials for our drug candidates. The Medical & Science department consists of 19 Medical Experts and 8 Clinical Pharmacologists with diverse backgrounds. You will refer to the Head of Medical & Science. You will contribute to all medical and scientific aspects of one or more projects across all stages of clinical development. Zealand Pharma is undergoing a fast development with many near future opportunities depending on your experience and engagement.
Responsibilities
- Create and guide clinical development plans for selected inflammation/immunology projects, in close collaboration with the project teams
- Create clinical trial outlines ensuring fit for purpose design excellence in accordance with strategy and the needs of the assigned drug development projects. You will
- Act as Zealand’s medical expert for selected clinical projects and trials
- Provide medical subject matter expertise to the clinical and projects teams as appropriate; liaise with other drug development disciplines regarding the conduct of trials, statistical methodology, data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and regulatory issues
- Support execution of the strategy and other project related tasks on-time and with the highest quality
- Support the clinical team in executing the clinical development plan
- Ensure proper medical monitoring, including when the role is delegated to appropriately qualified medical personnel, such as outside consultants or CROs in accordance with SOPs
- Work in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulatory plans/regulatory advice to ultimately support marketing authorizations
- Write essential part of the documentation required to support conduct of the clinical program and the documentation required to respond to regulatory agencies regarding any clinical queries and for product approval by regulatory agencies
- Provide relevant post-approval medical and life-cycle support
Candidate profile
You will have most or all the below qualifications:
- Medical education is required, specialization not necessary
- Proven pharma experience with hands on drug development, incl. preparing clinical trial plans, development plans, clinical pharmacology trials or later stage trials
- Clinical and drug development experience within one or more of inflammatory disease or immunological disease areas is preferred
- Scientific experience within relevant areas, PhD or equivalent is ideal
- Proven ability to drive and lead scientific project sub-teams towards results in a complex scientific field or in a pharmaceutical organization
- Experience from a lead medical role or similar is an advantage
- Experience with regulatory affairs, regulatory agency meetings and drug registration is preferred
- You must be able to work independently and actively contribute as a highly collaborative team player
- You must have skills for project management and be able to get people on board in your team
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
To find out more about working at Zealand, visit https://www.zealandpharma.com/careers/zealand-as-a-workplace/
Interested? Please apply no later than September 22nd, 2025, or as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed as they come in.
For further information, please contact Head of Medical & Science Thue Johansen, TJO@zealandpharma.com
About Zealand Pharma A/S
Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ZEAL) is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of peptide-based medicines. More than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand Pharma have advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market and three candidates are in late-stage development. The company has development partnerships with a number of pharma companies as well as commercial partnerships for its marketed products.
Zealand Pharma was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a presence in the U.S. For more information about Zealand Pharma’s business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com.
