Zealand Pharma AS is seeking a Senior Director of Research Competitive Intelligence to shape its research strategy by integrating external insights related to obesity and metabolic health. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in biopharma, particularly in R&D strategy and competitive intelligence, alongside a strong scientific background and analytical skills
Job Summary
This role shapes Zealand Pharma's research direction by integrating external landscape data into actionable insights for the research portfolio.
The position requires deep scientific acumen in metabolic disease combined with strong analytical thinking to evaluate emerging science critically.
Candidates must partner cross-functionally with Research, Medical, Development, IR, and Commercial teams to align on strategic decision points.
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Zealand Pharma AS is seeking a Senior Director of Research Competitive Intelligence to shape its research strategy by integrating external insights related to obesity and metabolic health. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in biopharma, particularly in R&D strategy and competitive intelligence, alongside a strong scientific background and analytical skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in life sciences or quantitative discipline
10-15+ years biopharma R&D experience
Deep knowledge of obesity and metabolic disease
Quantitative analysis and data visualization skills
Experience with drug chemistry and pharmacology
Nice-to-have
High learning agility for multiple modalities
Familiarity with agentic AI systems
Strong executive communication skills
Ability to work independently on ambiguous problems