Head of Communications & Media Relations

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for shaping narratives and building strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and high-impact industry developing new treatments that can truly impact people’s daily lives? If so, you could be the right person to lead and elevate our global presence as Zealand Pharma’s new Head of Communications & Media Relations.

You will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s external and internal communications strategies and fostering relationships with the media and other key stakeholders. You will play a critical role in shaping Zealand Pharma’s brand reputation and ensuring a consistent and compelling corporate narrative. The ideal candidate must also have a demonstrated talent for creating and delivering powerful and engaging stories. As a growing biotech company with an exciting pipeline of innovative therapies, we are looking for a strategic communicator who can effectively tell our story and enhance our profile and visibility in the industry. As well as extensive media expertise the ideal candidate must have a demonstrated talent for creating and delivering powerful and engaging stories.

This is a newly created position with initially one communications specialist reporting into you. You will work closely with the executive team and report directly to our Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute communications strategies and plans to support Zealand Pharma’s business goals and initiatives
• Develop and implement a comprehensive media strategy to enhance the company’s public profile and reputation within the biotech and life science industries, monitoring coverage, industry trends and public sentiment to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and key media influencers across platforms, and manage press inquiries.
• Act as a company spokesperson, representing the company’s voice accurately and effectively to external stakeholders.
• Craft compelling messaging, press releases, speeches, and other external communications materials that highlight the company’s growing pipeline and therapy areas.
• Lead digital communication efforts, including social media strategy and execution, to engage audiences and amplify Zealand Pharma’s brand presence online.
• Lead internal communications efforts to ensure alignment and engagement across the organization, fostering our culture of empowerment and trust.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives, positioning the company as a trusted industry voice and a leader in biotech innovation.
• Communicate Zealand Pharma’s sustainability strategy and initiatives, highlighting the company’s overall contribution to society.
• Oversee media training for company executives and other spokespersons to ensure consistent and confident public representation.
• Manage communications agencies and external consultants to optimize impact and efficiency.

Candidate profile

The successful candidate will possess most or all of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, preferably within a biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare setting.
• Proven track record of securing high-profile media placements and strong relationships with national and international media contacts, particularly in the life sciences sector
• Experience in developing and managing complex and comprehensive communication strategies.
• Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability maneuver at all levels in the organization.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging narratives.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Experience managing PR agencies and external partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

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 as a result 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 April 28, 2025, or as soon as possible as we will be doing screening applications on an ongoing basis

For further information or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Krassowska on AKrassowska@zealandpharma.com.

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. Let it be 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 having advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market. Zealand’s current pipeline of product candidates focus on obesity and related co-morbidities, rare diseases, and chronic inflammation Zealand is based in Copenhagen (Søborg), Denmark. For further information about the Company's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com or bond with us through LinkedIn.