Does the idea of bringing Zealand Pharma’s story to life excite you? Do you have experience in media relations, product or pipeline communications, and social media? If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities, then you could be our new colleague.
Your new position
As Director, External Communications, you will lead Zealand Pharma’s global external communications, shaping how the company shows up across earned, owned, and trade media. The role focuses on showcasing our pipeline and corporate narrative, elevating executive visibility, and orchestrating a cohesive news flow and editorial plan. The role is based at Zealand Pharma’s headquarters in Denmark. You will report to the VP of Corporate Communications & Media Relations and work across the organization to ensure clear, consistent storytelling.
We offer exciting responsibilities:
- Lead the global external communications strategy across earned, owned (e.g., LinkedIn), and trade media
- Develop and manage the company’s news flow and editorial calendar to drive consistent storytelling
- Drive executive visibility and thought leadership programs, including content for corporate management
- Translate pipeline milestones and regulatory approvals into compelling, compliant narratives
- Create briefing materials, messaging frameworks, and Q&As
- Lead issues and crisis communications preparedness and response in partnership with relevant functions
Your profile
A strategic, hands-on communications professional who connects the dots across functions and turns complex science into accessible narratives. Thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment, brings global perspective, and is comfortable advising senior leaders. Skilled at balancing proactive planning with agile execution.
- Several years of experience in corporate/external communications in pharma/biotech (global/multinational experience)
- Proven media relations track record, including US biotech/health media and EU health/trade media
- Strong experience in product/pipeline and regulatory communications
- Expertise in social media strategy and content for corporate channels and executives
- Strong editorial planning, campaign development, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English; Danish a plus
Your new team
This role sits within the Corporate Communications & Media Relations team and reports to the VP of Corporate Communications & Media Relations. The team partners closely with IR, Development, Medical, Legal, P&O, and additional functions to ensure coherent storytelling and effective engagement with media, investors, employees, partners, and other stakeholders.
Let's bond and be bold
We have a unique culture, characterized by excellent teamwork and strong engagement across the organization. And we want you to help us strengthen this culture.
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 through curiosity and playfulness as a team, allowing ourselves to challenge common thinking and drive future innovation. Join us and let's bond and be bold.
Interested in bonding with us? Then please apply no later than October 29, 2025, or as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed as they come in. While a cover letter is not required, please include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all job applicants.
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 team in the U.S. For more information about Zealand Pharma's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com.
