Does it excite you to work with IT compliance in a GxP-regulated environment, acting as a bridge between IT and QA? Are you motivated by transforming regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance while supporting critical implementation projects? If you thrive in a role that combines oversight, collaboration, and continuous improvement, then you could be our new colleague.
Your new position
As IT Compliance Manager, you will strengthen compliance across Zealand’s IT landscape and ensure consistent, risk-based practices for GxP computerized systems. You will collaborate closely with Quality Assurance (QA), project teams, Application Managers and our Infrastructure and Data platform Engineers to translate GxP expectations and GAMP5 guidance into pragmatic procedures and deliverables.
The role combines optimizing procedures and hands-on support, enabling compliant project execution and sustainable system lifecycle management.
We offer exciting responsibilities:
Compliance oversight & coordination
- Coordinate and oversee validation activities, data integrity controls, and periodic reviews for computerized systems across the portfolio
- Facilitate cross-departmental alignment on compliance practices (e.g. GxP and NIS 2) and serve as the liaison between IT teams and IT QA organization
- Monitor regulatory expectations and industry guidance, translating them into practical guidance for IT and business stakeholders
Project support & enablement
- Partner with IT implementation projects to develop compliance plans, conduct risk assessments, define validation approaches, perform quality reviews and execution of validation tasks
- Coach and support IT colleagues working on GxP systems to ensure fit-for-purpose documentation and effective lifecycle controls
Process & documentation mgt
- Maintain and continuously improve IT procedures, templates, and work instructions in alignment with GAMP5 and regulatory requirements, in close collaboration with IT and IT QA
- Ensure audit and inspection readiness through consistent documentation practices and compliance frameworks
Your profile
As a person you are structured, collaborative, and adept at turning regulations into usable practices. Stakeholders see you as a proactive partner who drives clarity and consistency, that communicates clearly and enables progress in complex projects with a quality mindset.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in pharma/biotech IT compliance within GxP-regulated environments
- Solid knowledge of GxP and ISPE GAMP5 with practical experience in projects and operations
- Practical experience with computerized system validation (CSV) and risk-based approaches
- Track record supporting large IT implementations while ensuring compliant delivery
- Solid stakeholder management skills across IT, QA, and business teams
- Excellent communication and documentation skills in English with high attention to details
Your new team
The team ‘Business IT Projects and Applications’ (BITPA) implement and maintain GxP and critical Non-GxP Computerized systems. We provide project management resources to IT projects when required and we partner with line of business to plan IT needs in prioritized roadmaps. You will be located in Søborg DK, joining a team of 12 and report directly to Director of BITPA.
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 November 23, 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 Director Business IT Projects and Applications, Pernelle Quist pquist@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.
