Associate QA Manager

Does it excite you to work with core QA processes that keep a QMS running in practice, and do you have experience with Change Control, Deviation and CAPA? If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities, then you could be our new colleague.

Your new position
As Associate QA Manager in Quality Systems, you will take over day-to-day ownership of core QA processes during a 12-month maternity cover. You will keep the processes running, improve them where it makes a difference, and represent them in audits and inspections. You will work closely with colleagues across the company, and the position reports to the Head of Quality Systems.

We offer exciting responsibilities:

• Own and continuously improve core QA processes, e.g. Change Control, Deviation and CAPA
• Ensure that our regulatory intelligence process is running
• Train colleagues in QA processes, locally and globally
• Assist in continued implementation of the Zealand Pharma process landscape
• Represent QA processes in audits and inspections
• Define and communicate requirements to IT for our electronic QMS
• Review and approve new and updated SOPs and contribute to the Quality Management Review process

Your profile
You are structured and pragmatic, and you turn requirements into solutions that are easy to follow in practice. You work independently while being a motivated team player who drives results with a quality-first mindset.

• MSc or equivalent in a relevant field
• QA experience, preferably within pharmaceutical quality systems
• Experience presenting and defending quality processes to stakeholders, auditors or inspectors
• Ability to translate regulatory and GxP requirements into practical process solutions
• Familiarity with Veeva Vault (our EDMS/QMS) is a plus

Your new team
You will join the Quality Systems team, a group of 9 specialists focused on maintaining and improving the Zealand Pharma QMS across all GxP areas. We are part of the QA organization, and we hold process ownership of key QA functions, including Change Control, Deviation, CAPA, Document & Records Management, Training and Inspection Handling.

Let’s bond and be bold
We have a unique culture, characterized by excellent teamwork and strong engagement across the organization. And we want you to help us strengthen this culture.

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 through curiosity and playfulness as a team, allowing ourselves to challenge common thinking and drive future innovation. Join us and let’s bond and be bold.

Interested in bonding with us? Then please apply no later than 22 November, 2026, or as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed as they come in. While a cover letter is not required, please include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

For further information, please contact Head of Quality Systems, Kamilla Vagtborg: [email protected].

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. To date, more than ten Zealand Pharma-invented drug candidates have entered clinical development, of which two products have reached the market and three candidates are in late-stage development. The Company has collaborations with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners for research, development, and commercialization. Founded in 1998, Zealand Pharma is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a U.S. presence in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more at www.zealandpharma.com.

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