Team Lead Associate Director, InVitro

Your new position As Team Lead/Associate Director in InVitro Pharmacology/Biology, you will build and lead a high‑performing team delivering fit‑for‑purpose assays to support discovery and preclinical candidate selection. The role will set scientific direction for biochemical, biophysical, and functional assay strategies, ensuring rigorous data generation and interpretation. Close cross‑functional collaboration with Global Biology, Chemistry, in vivo Pharmacology, DMPK/Safety, and Formulation will be essential to deliver candidates with the desired pharmacological properties. The role will also help advance innovative platforms (automation, HTS, imaging) to increase quality, speed, and scalability. Responsibilities Build, lead, and develop an invitro Pharmacology/Biology team, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and hands‑on scientific guidance Define assay strategy and oversee development, optimisation, validation, and transfer of biochemical, biophysical, and functional assays to support screening and MoA studies Drive implementation and continuous improvement of lab automation, liquid handling workflows, HTS, and imaging‑based assay platforms Ensure rigorous analysis, interpretation, and communication of pharmacological data to enable timely, high‑quality decisions across programs Partner closely with Chemistry, in vivo Pharmacology, DMPK/Safety, and Formulation to align invitro data packages with candidate‑selection needs Represent invitro pharmacology/biology in cross‑functional governance and, as relevant, in interactions with external partners and collaborators Your profile This role suits a collaborative, structured, and scientifically curious leader with a strong quality mindset and the ability to balance strategic direction with practical execution. Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with 5–8+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical R&D including a supervisory role Demonstrated track record building and leading high‑performing invitro pharmacology/biology teams across multiple discovery programs Deep expertise across biochemical, biophysical, and functional assay formats, including assay validation and data‑quality principles Strong experience with automation, liquid handling, HTS enablement, and imaging‑based platforms Proven ability to oversee rigorous pharmacological data analysis and drive clear, decision‑ready conclusions Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and external partners Your new team You will join the Global Biology research organization and work at the interface of discovery and preclinical candidate delivery. The team collaborates closely with functional experts across Chemistry, in vivo Pharmacology, DMPK/Safety, and Formulation, contributing to a portfolio of programs through robust invitro data generation and interpretation. Base pay The anticipated base pay range for this position is $173,000 – $211,000. EEO statement We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all job applicants. About Zealand Pharma A/S Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ZEAL) is a biotechnology company focused on advancing medicines for obesity and metabolic health. Combining more than 25 years of peptide R&D expertise with a proprietary data platform that leverages advanced data‑driven and AI/ML approaches, Zealand Pharma aims to lead a new era in obesity and metabolic health. #J-18808-Ljbffr