Senior Analytical Scientist

Senior Analytical Scientist

Does it excite you to work with a great team? And do you have experience with handling complex tasks and several assays? If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities, then you could be our new colleague. ​  

We are currently seeking an accomplished Senior Analytical Scientist who is energized by collaborative and fun teamwork, excels in handling complex tasks, several assays, and enjoys continuous learning. If this sounds like you, and you are ready to embrace a broad range of responsibilities with an independent mindset, then you are the perfect fit for us.

Your new position 

Your responsibilities will include late-stage analytical development in a manufacturing set up, with a broad range of activities in development and LCM in projects. Given our CDMO collaboration model, you will drive coordination and collaboration with external partners and set the direction for various tasks and investigations to secure the project continuation. This is a significant aspect of this role as well as cross functional collaboration internally in Zealand Pharma.

We offer exciting responsibilities: 

• Overall responsibility for analytical late-stage development and LCM activities, including all relevant analytical methods, especially HPLC and SEC.
• Cross functional support CMC development projects with analytical knowledge and activities such as stability programs, specifications, extractable/leachable studies, characterizations etc.
• Manage the collaboration with CDMOs (follow-up on plans and communication, securing transfer and validation of methods if needed and supporting ongoing activities such as QC activities, stability studies and method maintenance)
• Write scientific reports and documentation meeting the requirements for pharmaceutical products, including regulatory documents (CTA/IMPD and NDA/MAA)
• Actively contribute to the area analytical function, working collaboratively on project progress towards regulatory approval.

Your profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A M.Sc/PhD within chemistry, biochemistry or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry within analytical science or QC. Experience with HPLC methods of peptide-based products is preferred.
• Experience with GMP and regulatory aspects of late-stage analytical development and LCM.
• Experience with outsourcing to CDMO and Contract labs.
• Well-developed collaboration skills and excels in coordinating activities within and across projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• The ability and engagement to “walk the extra mile” and taking on new challenges
• Friendly mindset and great people and stakeholder management skills

Your new team

You will be joining the newly formed department of Manufacturing, which consists of experts across the value chain from drug substance to finished product and devices. We are currently five people in the department and growing. Our mission is to add a manufacturing mindset and support all manufacturing and analytical activities across Zealand Pharma project programs.

We value a friendly, helpful, and fun atmosphere where we obtain ambitious results together as one team.

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 October 31st, 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 and Head of Manufacturing, Rasmus Sandberg-Schaal at RSSchaal@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.