Senior Oversight Manager

Does it excite you to work with Sponsor Oversight in clinical trials, and do you have experience with risk-based oversight, service provider collaboration, and inspection readiness? 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
Aa a Senior Oversight Manager in the Clinical Oversight & Compliance area, you will support colleagues and ensure robust sponsor oversight across clinical trials and programs—covering both functional and fully outsourced models. You will drive best-practice procedures, trains stakeholders, and perform oversight of service providers to support quality and regulatory compliance. Another task will be to contribute to strengthening Quality Risk Management (QRM) capabilities and inspection readiness across the organization.

We offer exciting responsibilities:

• Develop and continuously improve Sponsor Oversight practices across functional and fully outsourced operating models
• Facilitate Sponsor Oversight set-up and deliver training in relevant procedures and ways of working
• Maintain Sponsor Oversight procedures for clinical trials/programs aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements
• Perform Sponsor Oversight of Service Providers and coordinate follow-up of oversight outcomes with the Service Provider
• Ensure development, maintenance, and execution of Sponsor Oversight visit plans and conduct oversight visits
• Support eTMF oversight in collaboration with Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and eTMF Managers
• Contribute to QRM procedures and training; support building QRM expertise within Clinical Oversight & Compliance
• Participate in inspection readiness activities, regulatory inspections, and audits

Your profile
As a person you are structured, quality-focused, and confident in navigating complex stakeholder landscapes across internal teams and external partners. A proactive and highly collaborative mindset is essential, with a strong ability to motivate colleagues and stakeholders, apply risk‑based thinking, and actively drive continuous improvement. It is natural for you to focus on details with sound judgment and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience within Sponsor Oversight
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic, risk-based mindset and data-driven decision-making approach
• Knowledge of Quality Risk Management (QRM) within biotech/pharma (preferred)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills; detail-oriented and execution-focused

Your new team
You will join our Clinical Oversight & Compliance Department, within Clinical Operations. In your role, you will be working closely with the trial teams, outsourcing, R&D QA, and external service providers to ensure effective oversight across clinical development activities. We are a group of 6 dedicated professionals specializing in sponsor oversight, clinical technologies, processes, and compliance. Our team works as one team and values an informal atmosphere with a focus on knowledge sharing and excellence.

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 February 15, 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 Director Helle Maach-Møller, [email protected],  or +4550603687.

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 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. For more information about Zealand Pharma's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com.