Senior Device Manufacturing Specialist

Senior Device Manufacturing Specialist

Does it excite you to work as a Senior Device Manufacturing Specialist? Do you have experience with collaborating with CMO’s? 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 looking for a new talented Senior Device Manufacturing specialist, who has Device manufacturing experience. Especially within manufacturing of prefilled pen systems and autoinjectors. If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities with an empowered and self-driven attitude, you are a match for us.​

The job includes extensive collaboration across the Zealand Pharma organization and includes close dialogue with our device development partners and contract manufacturing organizations. You will be a key contributor to making innovative drugs available to patients.

We offer exciting responsibilities: 

The job will primarily focus on Device Manufacturing activities and Design Transfer e.g.:

• Collaborate with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) on technical transfers, manufacturing changes, and continued batch execution oversight
• Define and implement manufacturing specifications, including in-process control (IPC) and release criteria.
• Support issue handling and continuous process risk assessments to ensure manufacturing robustness and improve process quality.  
• Lead validation processes for assembly and packaging at CMOs, and update packaging and labeling materials
• Manage complaints and analyze return samples to maintain quality standards and optimize costs (COGS).

Collaboration both internally and externally is an essential part of the job. You will as a specialist be responsible for several CMO’s, with different devices across the Zealand project portfolio from the late-stage clinical phases and into commercial production.

Your profile

• Degree in Life Science, such as engineering, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field
• Experience in the medical device industry is essential, particularly in Design Control and device manufacturing development following ISO 13485 standard
• Experience with GMP requirements according to FDA guidelines, process risk assessments, and at least 3 years of experience in Device manufacturing
• Familiarity with other aspects of Design Control is advantageous, such as: Requirement management, design verification, device risk management or packaging development

As a person you are proactive and detail-oriented with expertise in device manufacturing, particularly with prefilled pens and autoinjectors. You thrive independently while collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and process robustness, you are motivated by the goal of bringing innovative drug delivery systems to a diverse range of patients. Your ability to be a team player is essential as we succeed together as one team and every day needs to be fun

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. You will on all projects work in close collaboration with our colleagues in the CMC Devices development team. We are currently five people in the department and growing. Our mission is to add a manufacturing mindset and support all manufacturing and device 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, Head of Manufacturing Rasmus Sandberg-Schaal on 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.