As a Senior Drug Substance Scientist, you will be the subject-matter expert driving DS strategy and process development from early research through Phase 2 in close collaboration with CMOs and cross-functional teams
Job Summary
As a Senior Drug Substance Scientist, you will be the subject-matter expert driving DS strategy and process development from early research through Phase 2 in close collaboration with CMOs and cross-functional teams.
The role involves evaluating new technologies, managing CMO relationships including project timelines and documentation, and contributing to risk assessments and regulatory interactions.
Zealand Pharma fosters a unique culture of excellent teamwork, strong engagement, curiosity, and playfulness to challenge common thinking and drive innovation.
Matching Summary
As a Senior Drug Substance Scientist, you will be the subject-matter expert driving DS strategy and process development from early research through Phase 2 in close collaboration with CMOs and cross-functional teams.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Drug substance process development
Collaboration with external CMOs
Process chemistry expertise
Solid-phase peptide synthesis experience
Regulatory and GMP knowledge
Cross-functional stakeholder management
Nice-to-have
Experience with antibody-drug conjugates
Liquid-phase peptide synthesis knowledge
Small molecule synthesis experience
Strong scientific mindset
Structured and ownership-driven work style
Dynamic environment adaptability
Teamwork and knowledge sharing culture
Key Requirements
M.Sc. or PhD in chemistry or related field
5+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
Experience in DS process chemistry laboratories
Experience with outsourcing DS/API production at CMOs
Strong oral and written English communication skills