Student Assistant

Does it excite you to work with procurement data and analytics, and do you have experience with Excel analytics and reporting? 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

As Student Assistant, Procurement, you will support our newly established Procurement department with data analytics, reporting, and administrative coordination. The role contributes to transparency on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as spend, contract coverage, and purchase order (PO) compliance. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and help communicate insights through clear, decision-ready material. The position is part-time (10–15 hours/week) and is planned to start as soon as possible.

We offer exciting responsibilities:

• Gather, structure, and quality-check procurement data from relevant sources to support analyses and reporting
• Perform spend analyses and support insights generation to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute recurring KPI reporting (e.g., spend, contract coverage, PO compliance)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify needs, validate data, and follow up on actions
• Support document management and administrative coordination related to procurement activities
• Create and refine presentations to communicate findings, procurement initiatives, and recommendations

Your profile

You are structured, curious, and comfortable working with data in a commercial context. You have strong attention to detail and can manage multiple tasks in parallel. You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively in a stakeholder-facing environment.

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program or in the 3rd year of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Management, or a related field
• Strong interest or experience in data gathering, analytics, and reporting, including handling complex datasets
• High-level proficiency in Excel (XLSX) and PowerPoint (PPTX)
• Strong commercial understanding, including familiarity with procurement principles, market analysis, and financial acumen
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience with Power BI is an advantage (not a requirement), and ability to work independently and collaboratively alongside part-time studies

Your new team

You will join Zealand Pharma’s Procurement department and support the ongoing development of procurement reporting, insights, and ways of working. The role interacts with internal stakeholders across the organization and contributes to strengthening procurement transparency and business partnering through data-driven support.

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 February 11, 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 Head of Procurement, David Jürs Vinther and djvinther@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.