Be Our New
Project Coordinator
In a biotech company dedicated to discovering, designing, and developing innovative peptide-based medicines
We are seeking skilled Project Coordinators to support our dynamic product development efforts. We’re looking for new team members who have experience in project management, drug development, budget management, and excel in administrative functions. You will play a key role in establishing our new Project Management Office, working alongside five Project Leaders and various coordinators, assistants, and managers to advance Zealand’s clinical-stage development programs.
If you have the qualifications and are eager to embrace a wide array of responsibilities with an independent, energetic, and engaging approach, you could be the perfect fit for us!
Responsibilities
As Project Coordinator, you will collaborate directly with the Project Vice President within the Development organization and report to the Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer. You will be crucial in coordinating and supporting drug development projects from initial human dose to regulatory approval. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Assisting Project Leaders and project teams with diverse administrative and coordination tasks such as managing project plans in Smartsheet and ThinkCell, monitoring budgets, organizing meetings, drafting minutes, tracking and following up on action items, and liaising with external partners.
- Promoting efficient project delivery by ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between internal and external stakeholders and project teams.
- Consistently supporting project management initiatives to maintain professionalism and drive progress.
- Taking responsibility for significant tasks within the project, ensuring accountability and advancing each component to achieve project objectives.
- Organizing and participating in meetings with our US counterparts and external collaborators
Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates who ideally match the following criteria:
- A background in engineering, IT, or related fields with project management experience is preferred. An administrative background with experience is also welcome. Additionally, relevant experience in a similar role and a basic understanding of drug or device development is desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written English skills, with experience in multicultural team settings
- Available to participate in US time zone meetings on a regular basis
- Naturally flexible and adaptable, thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Skilled in managing multiple projects, with effective prioritization and organization in the face of competing deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Power BI, etc.)
- Possesses robust organizational and proactive planning abilities, allowing for task prioritization and high-quality results. Diplomatic and capable of handling sensitive situations effectively.
- Approaches challenges with a structured, solution-oriented mindset
- Service-driven, enjoying collaboration with cross-functional teams, and embodying optimism, independence, and enthusiasm
Bonding to Innovate
Our employees are fundamental to our success, and we continue 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, and 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 compensation package that includes a base salary, pension, bonus, and the possibility to join our employee share program. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer health insurance, access to massage, fitness facilities, and a range of social clubs and activities.
To find out more about working at Zealand, visit Zealand as a Workplace
Interested? Please apply no later than September 15, 2025, or as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
For further information, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Sigrid Frøsig Birch at [email protected]
About Zealand Pharma A/S
Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) ("Zealand") is a Danish biotechnology company on a mission to change lives with next-generation peptide medicines. In our effort to reach our goals, bonding is at the core of everything we do—whether it's discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, engaging with partners, or connecting with each other. This has led to more than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand advancing into clinical development, of which two have reached the market. Zealand’s current pipeline of internal product candidates focuses on specialty gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Additionally, the portfolio includes a clinical license collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. Zealand is based in Copenhagen (Søborg), Denmark. For further information about the company's business and activities, please visit Zealand Pharma or bond with us through LinkedIn
