Are you a strategic leader who still loves getting technical? We're looking for someone who can define the future of enterprise IT infrastructure & Operations at Zealand Pharma while having the technical depth to guide teams through complex challenges. If you've scaled Infrastructure & Operations in regulated environments and you're ready to drive both strategy and execution in a global biotech, let's talk.
Your new position
You will lead the Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) function within the IT department, owning the design, implementation, and support of enterprise IT infrastructure and related operations. You will set the mission, vision, and strategy for I&O and align the roadmap to business outcomes. You'll partner deeply with IT teams on architectural decisions, and balance strategic discussions with IT leadership alongside hands-on technical design reviews.
You will build and lead a high-performing I&O organization, creating a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence while remaining hands-on with your teams.
Your teams will deliver reliable, scalable services and contribute to the company's enterprise-wide IT strategy, with a focus on Microsoft cloud environments and GxP-compliant operations. You'll collaborate closely with other IT leaders to ensure that our secure and resilient infrastructure enables our IT strategic priorities.
We offer exciting responsibilities:
- Drive I&O strategy and roadmap, linking targeted business outcomes to future-state capabilities and enabling technologies.
- Your teams will own the core IT infrastructure and services across the enterprise, including Microsoft cloud environments.
- Ensure reliable 24/7 operations through robust and resilient architecture and a scalable resourcing model (employees, contractors, and managed service providers).
- Establish and monitor effective controls and governance for I&O processes; support periodic audits and GxP compliance reviews.
- Collaborate with IT leadership on IT strategy, portfolio management, prioritization, and budgeting to maximize business value.
- Assess and introduce emerging technologies that enhance competitive capabilities and improve employee productivity.
- Create an environment where your team members thrive, mentor future leaders, and foster a culture of innovation balanced with operational discipline.
Your profile
You are a collaborative, forward-looking leader who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and knows how to build teams that deliver. Brings a strong governance mindset and a passion for reliability, security, and continuous improvement. You inspire and develop people, creating psychological safety while driving accountability. Finally, you thrive in a changing environment and build trusted relationships across IT, the business, and your teams.
- Extensive experience leading enterprise-scale infrastructure and operations teams and services.
- Proven ability to develop and execute infrastructure strategies and roadmaps aligned to business outcomes.
- Deep understanding of core infrastructure domains, including compute, network, workplace, identity, security, and cloud—with hands-on leadership in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
- Track record ensuring 24/7 operational reliability, including incident, ITIL, and change management practices.
- Experience establishing controls, supporting audits, and operating within GxP or similar regulated compliance frameworks.
- Strong vendor and managed services leadership; portfolio, budget, and performance management skills.
- Track record building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing infrastructure teams; skilled at creating team cohesion across diverse technical disciplines.
Your new team
You will be the leader of our Infrastructure & Operations department that is dedicated to design, implement, and support of enterprise IT infrastructure. We are a team of 11 ensuring seamless operation and robust performance of Zealand Pharma IT systems, driving innovation and efficiency across all levels. As a critical backbone of the organization, we collaborate closely to deliver strategic solutions that enhance business operations and support future growth. You will be part of the IT department leadership group consisting of four persons reporting to the VP Head of IT.
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 16th November 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.
For further information, please contact VP Head of IT, Ludovic T Otterbein atluo@zealandpharma.com.
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.
