Director, DS & Analytical Development - Peptide APIs

Zealand Pharma A/S; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealand Pharma A/S, a Copenhagen-based biotechnology company, seeks a Director, Head of Drug Substance & Analysis within Pharmaceutical Development. You will lead a team driving synthetic peptide DS development and analytical method development from early research through Phase 2, defining DS strategy and collaborating with CMOs.

You will own the area, drive decision-making with CMC stakeholders, report to the VP of Pharmaceutical Development, and help strengthen cross-functional partnerships to

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or similar.
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience within CMC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team through clear direction, coaching, feedback, and resource planning.
• Define and drive DS and analytical development strategies from early research through Phase 2.
• Drive DS process development with external CMOs, including planning, oversight, and key technical decisions.
• Collaborate with internal DS laboratory to strengthen process development and scientific capabilities.
• Cultivate strong cross‑functional collaboration across projects, internal teams, CMOs, and partners, contributing scientifically when needed to advance program goals.

Job description

Zealand Pharma A/S, a Copenhagen-based biotechnology company, seeks a Director, Head of Drug Substance & Analysis within Pharmaceutical Development. You will lead a team driving synthetic peptide DS development and analytical method development from early research through Phase 2, defining DS strategy and collaborating with CMOs.

You will own the area, drive decision-making with CMC stakeholders, report to the VP of Pharmaceutical Development, and help strengthen cross-functional partnerships to