Team Lead Associate Director, Invitro

Zealand Pharma AS

Base: $173,000 - $211,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Ph.d. in pharmacology or biology
5-8+ years biotech r&d experience
Supervisory role leading teams
** Zealand Pharma AS is seeking a Team Lead Associate Director in In Vitro Pharmacology/Biology to build and lead a team focused on developing assays that support drug discovery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biotech or pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in in vitro methodologies, and will play a key role in cross-functional collaboration. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves building and leading a high-performing in vitro pharmacology/biology team to deliver fit-for-purpose assays for drug discovery.
  • The position requires setting scientific direction for biochemical, biophysical, and functional assay strategies while driving the implementation of lab automation and imaging platforms.
  • Zealand Pharma offers a unique culture characterized by excellent teamwork, curiosity, and a focus on advancing peptide drugs for obesity and metabolic health.

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** Zealand Pharma AS is seeking a Team Lead Associate Director in In Vitro Pharmacology/Biology to build and lead a team focused on developing assays that support drug discovery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biotech or pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in in vitro methodologies, and will play a key role in cross-functional collaboration. **

Salary

Base: $173,000 - $211,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Pharmacology or Biology
  • 5-8+ years biotech R&D experience
  • Supervisory role leading teams
  • Biochemical, biophysical, functional assay expertise
  • Lab automation and liquid handling workflows
  • High-throughput screening (HTS) enablement
  • Imaging-based assay platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with AI/ML data platforms
  • Collaborative and structured leadership style
  • Ability to communicate with executive audiences

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry
  • 5-8+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical R&D
  • Proven supervisory experience
  • Deep expertise in assay validation

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