Communications Planning & Operations Coordinator

Does it excite you to bring order to complexity and do you have a talent for planning, structure and process? If this sounds like you, and you are ready to help power the operational heartbeat of a fast-moving Communications and Investor Relations function, then you could be our new colleague. 

Your new position 

As our Communications and Investor Relations activities continue to evolve, the pace, complexity and interdependencies across the business continue to grow. In this role, you'll coordinate activities, organize information, track progress and support the day-to-day operational rhythm of the Communications function. You'll also help the team get the most from collaboration, planning and AI tools, embedding simple, effective ways of working that make it easier to be proactive, organized and focused on delivering impact. You'll work closely with the Communications and Investor Relations teams and report to the VP of Corporate Communications & Media Relations. 

In this role you will: 

• Support the development and maintenance of the integrated Communications and Investor Relations planning and editorial calendars, tracking deadlines, dependencies and risks 

• Capture and follow up on actions from meetings, and coordinate stakeholder inputs so plans reflect upcoming priorities and milestones 

• Document and maintain communications processes, templates, guidance and best-practice resources, identifying practical opportunities to simplify workflows 

• Help the team get the best from collaboration, planning and AI tools 

• Maintain organized Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive environments, including folder structures and repositories for presentations, photography, video and other communications assets 

• Oversee website and intranet content updates, and prepare dashboards, reports and status updates that support planning and continuous improvement 

• Support logistics for town halls, quarterly meetings and communications events, including presentations, stakeholder coordination and IT liaison 

Your profile 

You're a natural organizer who thrives on creating structure out of complexity. You're proactive, detail-oriented and enjoy finding better ways of doing things, and you take pride in being the person others can rely on to help keep things on track and efficient. 

• Experience in communications coordination, communications operations, project management, program support or a similar role 

• Strong planning, organization and project coordination skills, with experience improving processes, templates and ways of working 

• Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 collaboration tools, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Planner and PowerPoint 

• Experience organizing shared workspaces, document libraries and digital asset repositories, and maintaining planning tools, project trackers or editorial calendars 

• Uses AI tools in their daily work and to improve workflows, not as a novelty but as infrastructure. Understands how to prompt, manage, and quality control AI outputs in a communications function.  

• Strong analytical skills, with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills 

• Experience in pharmaceuticals or another regulated environment is advantageous 

Your new team 

You'll join a small but mighty team of 4 in Corporate Communications & Media Relations, working closely with our 4-person Investor Relations team to keep the business connected with its stakeholders, from employees and media to investors and the wider market. 

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 27 July 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. 

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.