Does it excite you to work with supply planning and execution at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), and do you have experience with Dynamics 365 and Kinaxis? 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
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our Supply Chain & Sourcing team. This pivotal role is crucial to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring deliveries across the supply chain on time. As Supply Chain Manager your main focus will be to oversee planning and execution at our Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), maintaining a seamless flow of goods and services, and ensuring the alignment of supply chain activities with our company goals.
We offer exciting responsibilities:
- Drive demand and supply planning at designated Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
- Manage and mirror transactions at our CMOs and ensure inventory accuracy within our ERP system
- Track and analyze key supply chain metrics
- Identify potential risks and develop robust mitigation strategies
- Engage actively in designated CMC teams representing supply chain activities
- Develop and optimize processes, including authoring relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Your profile
The ideal candidate is dynamic and experienced, with the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships across all levels of the organization. Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential. The role calls for proactive problem-solving abilities and creative thinking, combined with strong analytical capabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management within a biotech or pharmaceutical setting
- Proficiency in supply chain software such as Dynamics 365 and Kinaxis
- Advantage: good knowledge about configuration of supply chain modules in Dynamics 365
- Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships across all levels of the organization
- Preferable: good knowledge of international shipping and custom clearance processes
Your new team
You will join the Supply Chain & Sourcing team, where securing reliable supply for all development projects is essential to our success. The team works cross‑functionally with PMs and SMEs across search and selection, contract negotiations, forecasting and production planning at external CMOs, purchasing focusing on commercial and clinical trial supply to ensure timely deliveries and strong operational execution aligned with Zealand Pharma’s strategic goals - always with an eye on risk's and mitigating scenarios
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 26, 2026, 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 Senior Director, Supply Chain, Lars Elmelund Pedersen and LElmelund@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.
