Want to know if this job is worth applying to?
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
Are you excited by the idea of designing and running assays that directly shape which molecules move forward into Zealand Pharma's obesity and metabolic disease pipeline? Do you want to bring deep GPCR or broader metabolic-disease biology expertise into a growing in vitro Pharmacology/Biology team? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
As a Scientist I/II in In Vitro Pharmacology, you will design, execute, and interpret biochemical, biophysical, and cell-based functional assays that support compound/biologics screening, SAR, and mechanism-of-action studies across our obesity, diabetes, and broader metabolism portfolio. You will work hands-on at the bench and collaborate closely with Chemistry, in vivo Pharmacology, DMPK/Safety, and Formulation colleagues to help advance candidates with the pharmacological properties needed to succeed in the clinic. You will help build out our capabilities in automation-ready, high-throughput in vitro pharmacology.
We are looking for candidates with strong hands-on experience in in vitro pharmacology assay development, ideally with direct exposure to GPCR biology and/or obesity, diabetes, or broader metabolic disease research. Candidates who bring innovative thinking and a strong publication or project track record, even without extensive industry tenure, are encouraged to apply.
Education & experience (industry experience scales inversely with degree level):
Preferred technical and scientific background:
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 in vitro data generation and interpretation.
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? 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.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all job applicants.
Salary Range: $110K - $150K/Yr
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 Cambridge, Massachusetts. Learn more at www.zealandpharma.com.
