Director - Head Of Drug Substance & Analytical Development
Zealand Pharma
Sydmarken 11, Denmark
Onsite
Synthetic peptide drug substance development
Analytical method development for peptide apis
Leadership of high-performance teams
As Director, you will lead a talented team driving synthetic peptide drug substance development and analytical method development from early research through Phase 2
Job Summary
As Director, you will lead a talented team driving synthetic peptide drug substance development and analytical method development from early research through Phase 2.
The role involves defining drug substance strategy, driving process development with external CMOs, and ensuring robust and scalable processes and methods.
Zealand Pharma fosters a friendly, helpful, and engaging atmosphere focused on delivering impactful results together and encourages bonding through curiosity and playfulness.
Matching Summary
As Director, you will lead a talented team driving synthetic peptide drug substance development and analytical method development from early research through Phase 2.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Synthetic peptide drug substance development
Analytical method development for peptide APIs
Leadership of high-performance teams
Collaboration with external CMOs
GMP and regulatory compliance knowledge
Nice-to-have
Purpose-driven leadership style
Strong cross-functional collaboration
Supportive and engaging team culture
Proactive and goal-oriented mindset
Experience with outsourcing management
Key Requirements
PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences
10+ years pharmaceutical industry experience within CMC
Proven leadership experience including outsourcing to CMOs
Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory submissions