Be the new Senior/Principal Clinical Pharmacology Scientist
In a biotech company bonding to discover, design and develop innovative peptide-based medicines.
Currently, we are looking for a Senior/Principal Clinical Pharmacology Scientist with a strong scientific capability and experience with driving complex planning and implementation for a drug development program. If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities with an inability to work independently, you are a match for us.
Clinical Pharmacology is part of the Medical & Science department which currently consists of 25+ employees, Medical Experts, Clinical Pharmacology scientists, and a Biomarker scientist, with diverse backgrounds. We are expanding the department to ensure we can support the obesity portfolio with our 2 products in clinical development moving into phase 2 and 3. In the role, you will be referring to the Head of Clinical Pharmacology, and you will contribute to the clinical development and scientific aspects of one or more projects across all stages of clinical development.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for creating and implementing the clinical pharmacology plan for an obesity project
- Collaborate with project teams to execute clinical plans according to applicable guidelines, supporting marketing authorizations
- Lead the cross-functional trial team together with a trial manager
- Ensure scientific content and strategic alignment of trials
- Oversee full trial implementation from ideation to reporting
- Work within a fully outsourced operating model utilizing CROs for operational trial execution
- Guide and mentor less experienced colleagues within clinical pharmacology
Candidate profile
- PhD in life sciences (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years’ experience in clinical pharmacology/development within the pharmaceutical industry
- Proven track record in clinical trial design and broad clinical trial methodology
- Strong experience as a project core team member and/or sub-team leader in a complex scientific environment with demonstrated ability to lead and deliver results through cross-functional teams
- Strong project management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently
- Experience in regulatory interactions (advantageous)
- Therapeutic area experience in obesity, metabolic, endocrine, or inflammatory diseases (advantageous)
Bonding to innovate
Our employees are fundamental to our success, and we continue to be able to attract and retain people with vast experience and talent. We have a unique culture, characterized by excellent teamwork and strong engagement across the organization.
Making bonds is at the core of everything we do. From discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, to engaging with our partners or connecting with each other.
We bond because of our entrepreneurial culture where our people are encouraged to pursue their ideas and turn them into reality. We are curious about each other’s knowledge and expertise.
We bond through curiosity and playfulness as a team, allowing ourselves to challenge common thinking and drive future innovation. Zealand Pharma is a place where everyone is heard and contributes to the success, we all want to experience.
The Zealand Pharma DNA builds on four values: (1) We are bold, (2) We empower people, (3) We work as one team, and (4) We can be trusted.
Let’s bond and be bold
We offer a combined compensation package which includes a base salary, pension, bonus, and a possibility to join our employee share program. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer health insurance, use of massage, fitness, and a range of social clubs and activities.
To find out more about working at Zealand, visit https://www.zealandpharma.com/careers/zealand-as-a-workplace/
Interested? Please apply no later than September 21, 2025, or as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed as they come in.
For further information, please contact Minna Brændholt Olsen, Head of Clinical Pharmacology, molsen@zealandpharma.com.
About Zealand Pharma A/S
Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ZEAL) is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of peptide-based medicines. More than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand Pharma have advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market and three candidates are in late-stage development. The company has development partnerships with a number of pharma companies as well as commercial partnerships for its marketed products.
Zealand Pharma was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a presence in the U.S. For more information about Zealand Pharma’s business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com.