Zealand Pharma

Title: Associate Director, External Engagement Location: Remote (US) Job Description: Does it excite you to work with high-impact external engagements and complex logistics ecosystems, and do you have experience leading third-party vendors in a regulated environment? 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 Director, External Engagement Logistics Management, this role leads the strategy, governance, and performance of third-party logistics vendors supporting external engagements across the organization. The position drives operational excellence, strengthens end-to-end compliance, and optimizes vendor delivery across engagement types (e.g., advisory boards, healthcare professional (HCP) and key opinion leader (KOL) engagements, and congresses). Acting as a strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders, the role shapes scalable solutions that enhance stakeholder experience while aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements. We offer exciting responsibilities: •    Lead vendor strategy and governance, including RFP support, vendor selection, contract negotiation input, and ongoing relationship management in partnership with Procurement •    Own end-to-end planning and oversight of vendor-delivered logistics across external engagement types (advisory boards, HCP/KOL engagements, congresses, and partner meetings) •    Ensure compliant, timely contracting, honoraria processing, expense payments, and accurate reporting for external expert interactions in collaboration with Medical Affairs Operations •    Drive clear cross-functional communication before and after major engagements to ensure alignment, readiness, and continuous improvement •    Own vendor-related budget planning, forecasting, tracking, invoice review/approvals, and financial governance aligned with contractual terms •    Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, operational efficiencies, and value realization from vendor partnerships, with a strong risk and compliance mindset Your profile This role is suited to a strategic, execution-focused leader who builds trust across diverse stakeholders and brings structure to complex operational environments. Success requires strong judgment, a customer-oriented mindset, and the ability to influence across teams while maintaining high standards for quality, compliance, and consistency. •    An enterprise mindset and continuous improvement approach are important to scale sustainable, compliant solutions. •    Bachelor’s degree required •    7+ years of experience in vendor management, outsourcing, or operations leadership within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environments •    Demonstrated experience with external engagement logistics, events operations, and/or HCP interaction support •    Strong vendor management capabilities, including negotiation and performance management •    Strong knowledge of global compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to external expert engagements, including fair market value (FMV) and aggregate spend reporting principles •    Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and invoice/contractual governance We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all job applicants. The expected salary range for this position is: $190,000 - $240,000.

• Lead vendor strategy and governance, including RFP support, vendor selection, contract negotiation input, and ongoing relationship management in partnership with Procurement • Own end-to-end planning and oversight of vendor-delivered logistics across external engagement types (advisory boards, HCP/KOL engagements, congresses, and partner meetings) • Ensure compliant, timely contracting, honoraria processing, expense payments, and accurate reporting for external expert interactions in collaboration with Medical Affairs Operations • Drive clear cross-functional communication before and after major engagements to ensure alignment, readiness, and continuous improvement • Own vendor-related budget planning, forecasting, tracking, invoice review/approvals, and financial governance aligned with contractual terms • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, operational efficiencies, and value realization from vendor partnerships, with a strong risk and compliance mindset

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The US Director, HEOR & RWE will lead the design, execution, and communication of health, economic and outcomes research strategies supporting the company’s global metabolic health portfolio. This leader will generate high-quality real-world, clinical, and economic evidence to demonstrate product value to payers, providers, patients, and policymakers. The role requires expertise in value demonstration, real-world data (RWD), and outcomes modeling, as well as the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for commercial and clinical decision-making. Remote location, ideally NE corridor. - Develop and implement integrated global HEOR strategies to support pipeline and lifecycle management programs with a US launch focus. - Lead development of US RWD strategies and partnerships with academic consortia, claims databases, and health systems to support value demonstration, comparative effectiveness, and longitudinal outcomes studies. - Design and implement real-world data analyses to understand and articulate the current patient demographics, treatment patterns, and outcomes. - Develop AMCP value dossiers, economic modeling, narratives, and scientific publications to support value propositions. - Serve as a key domain expert for payer engagement, providing evidence summaries and presentations that strengthen product positioning and formulary access. - Engage and collaborate with external partners including payers, providers, and other access decision-makers to establish/maintain strong partnerships and gather insights. - Lead the external dissemination of HEOR/RWE deliverables including publications, presentations, and professional conferences. - Provide input to clinical development programs. - Collaborate closely with partners on HEOR & RWE programs, ensuring coordinated evidence generation, cost-sharing, and data-sharing aligned to global commercialization goals. - Represent HEOR in relevant governance meetings, advisory boards, and internal strategy sessions to shape business decisions through evidence-driven insight. Qualifications - PhD, PharmD, MPH, or Master’s in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, or a related discipline. - 8–12 years of HEOR/RWE experience in biotech, pharmaceutical organizations or consultancies with demonstrated success in pre-launch and commercialization phases. - Therapeutic area expertise in metabolic, endocrine, or cardiometabolic diseases strongly preferred. - Deep understanding of payer and evidence requirements in the U.S. - Proficiency in RWD study design and analysis, and patient outcome measure development. - Proven ability to communicate complex data to non-technical audiences, including payers, regulators, and cross-functional business leaders. - Experience leading external collaborators, vendors, and cross-company joint HEOR initiatives. - Publication track record and presentation experience at peer-reviewed scientific meetings. Company Description 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 team in the U.S.