We are currently looking for a CMC & Device Project Director who is energized by leading cross-functional teams on multiple projects within an exciting and innovative organization. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, navigate complex tasks, and drive impactful results. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership skills and strategic thinking can make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
You will be part of the very experienced Technical Development & Manufacturing organization who is responsible for late-stage CMC and Device development activities, manufacturing, and supply for both clinical and commercial products. You will report directly to the Senior Vice President for the area.
In this role you will lead CMC and Device development activities in one or two late-stage or life cycle phase projects. The teams will be responsible for activities on Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Device. You will ensure progress on development activities in the team and create a fun, engaging and empowered working environment.
Job Profile
Responsibilities include:
- Project management of one or two CMC & Device development teams comprising specialists from Drug Substance, Drug Product, Device development, Clinical Supplies, QA, RA, and Supply Chain
- Ensure project planning and strategy development in the teams while also focusing on technical discussions and problem solving
- Deliver CMC & Device projects on time, budget, and scope
- Responsible for CMC & Device project budgets
- Member of the project Core teams, leading the overall development projects
- Build relations and communicate with stakeholders at all levels in the organization
- Communication and coordination with CMOs, CROs, device developers and business partners
- Building high-performing project teams
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have most or all of the below qualifications:
- A degree within chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or another relevant field
- Several years of experience from the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry
- Experience with drug development processes and leading cross-functional project teams
- Proven project management toolbox and experience with coordination of complex projects
- Preferable experience with regulatory submissions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Profound interpersonal skills and the ability maneuver across all levels in the organization
- You naturally bring a collaborative and structured approach to your work
- A proactive mindset and pragmatic approach to problem solving
Bonding to innovate
Our employees are fundamental to our success, and we continue to be able to attract and retain people with vast experience and talent. We have a unique culture, characterized by excellent teamwork and strong engagement across the organization.
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 as a result of our entrepreneurial culture where our people are encouraged to pursue their ideas and turn them into reality. We are curious about each other’s knowledge and expertise.
We bond through curiosity and playfulness as a team, allowing ourselves to challenge common thinking and drive future innovation. Zealand Pharma is a place where everyone is heard and contributes to the success, we all want to experience.
The Zealand Pharma DNA builds on four values: (1) We are bold, (2) We empower people, (3) We work as one team, and (4) We can be trusted.
Let’s bond and be bold
We offer a combined compensation package which includes a base salary, pension, bonus, and a possibility to join our employee share program. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer health insurance, use of massage, fitness, and a range of social clubs and activities.
To find out more about working at Zealand, visit https://www.zealandpharma.com/careers/zealand-as-a-workplace/
Interested? Please apply no later than January 5th, 2025, or as soon as possible.
For further information, please contact Senior Vice President, Jakob Gjelstrup Kristensen on jkristensen@zealandpharma.com.
About Zealand Pharma A/S
Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) ("Zealand") is a Danish biotechnology company on a mission to change lives with next generation peptide medicines. In our effort to reach our goals bonding is at the core of everything we do. Let it be discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, engaging with partners or connecting with each other. This has led to more than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand having advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market. Zealand’s current pipeline of internal product candidates focus on specialty gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Additionally, the portfolio includes clinical license collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim and pre-clinical license collaboration with Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Zealand is based in Copenhagen (Søborg), Denmark. For further information about the Company's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com or bond with us through LinkedIn.
