Does it excite you to work with strategic partnerships in biotech and external innovation? and do you have experience with opportunity assessment and building business cases? Are you eager to develop core skills in corporate strategy, external partnerships, and transaction support? 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
Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development, this role supports the evaluation and execution of partnership opportunities across licensing, co-development, and collaborations. The position blends market research, financial analysis, and cross-functional coordination to advance high-impact deals. You will work closely with R&D, Commercial, Legal, and Finance to shape data-driven recommendations and prepare leadership materials. The role also offers exposure to external partnering forums and a dynamic landscape of innovation.
We offer exciting responsibilities:
- Conduct market and competitive research to support BD opportunity assessment.
- Assist in building financial models, presentations, and valuation analyses for licensing and partnership opportunities.
- Coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts with internal subject matter experts.
- Help prepare materials for internal stakeholder discussions and leadership briefings.
- Maintain databases, pipeline trackers, and BD dashboards to support decision-making.
- Attend select external partnering conferences and meetings with prospective collaborators.
Your profile
As a person you have a collaborative and analytical mindset, with strong attention to detail and comfort working in an environment where things move fast. You are able to translate complex information into clear insights and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. You are curious about drug development and motivated by external innovation and strategic partnerships. It is natural for you to be proactive, well-organized, and eager to learn.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
- A couple of years of experience in biotech/pharma, management consulting, investment banking, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong interest in drug development, business strategy, and external innovation.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data tools; familiarity with valuation concepts is a plus.
- Strong English communication skills
Your new team
You will join the Commercial and Business Development team at Zealand Pharma, which today is on an exciting growth journey. We work closely with R&D, Commercial, Legal, and Finance to assess and execute strategic opportunities. We are focused on sourcing, evaluating, and progressing partnerships that support Zealand’s pipeline and growth strategy.
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 January 4th, 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.
