Senior Director, Head Of Inflammation & Rare Disease

Zealand Pharma AS

Onsite
Md required with phd preferred
Minimum 5 years people leadership experience
Experience in biotech/pharma medical leadership
Zealand Pharma is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Inflammation & Rare Disease, responsible for leading medical and scientific initiatives in these therapeutic areas. The role requires strong leadership skills, medical judgment, and extensive experience in biotech or pharma, particularly in clinical development

Job Summary

  • This role provides day-to-day medical and scientific leadership for Zealand Pharma's Inflammation & Rare Disease projects across the full development value chain.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team of Medical Specialists, driving performance management, capability building, and strategic direction.
  • Zealand Pharma offers a unique culture characterized by excellent teamwork, curiosity, and a commitment to bonding through innovation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Zealand Pharma is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Inflammation & Rare Disease, responsible for leading medical and scientific initiatives in these therapeutic areas. The role requires strong leadership skills, medical judgment, and extensive experience in biotech or pharma, particularly in clinical development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MD required with PhD preferred
  • Minimum 5 years people leadership experience
  • Experience in biotech/pharma medical leadership
  • Clinical development strategy guidance
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Rare disease expertise preferred
  • Inflammation experience is an advantage
  • Strong external scientific engagement skills
  • Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
  • Pragmatic delivery-focused mindset

Key Requirements

  • MD degree required
  • PhD preferred
  • Minimum 5 years proven people leadership experience
  • Biotech/pharma medical/scientific leadership background
  • Rare disease or inflammation domain knowledge

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