Zealand Pharma A/S (Zealand) is a Copenhagen-based biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of peptide-based medicines. More than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand have advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market and three candidates are in late-stage development. We are passionate about improving the quality of life for patients with metabolic and gastrointestinal diseases, and other specialty or rare disease areas with significant unmet medical needs. Zealand was founded in 1998 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has presence in the U.S. as well.

The Job

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer at Zealand Pharma A/S, you will work with the Senior Director, IT Infrastructure and Operations, other IT colleagues, and stakeholders across the company to implement new infrastructure solutions and support existing systems. The environment includes mostly Windows platforms, both on-premise and in the cloud. As Zealand Pharma A/S is a regulated pharmaceutical company, compliance and familiarity with GxP change control procedures must be emphasized.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides day to day support of overall infrastructure including network, physical and virtual servers, hypervisors, and storage platforms.
• Configures and implement new systems and enhancements to existing systems in support of business needs.
• Manage and maintain the company's network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, wifi, and VPN connections.
• Monitors, manages, and operates systems and recommends solutions to hardware or software problems and issues.
• Responds to escalations and incidents referred from the IT Service Desk or from other IT colleagues.
• Collaborate with other IT team members to plan and execute technology projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
• Proactively observe IT practices and recommend solutions to solve problems or alleviate pain points.
• Act as an escalation point for IT Service Desk and IT Infrastructure team members.
• Writing and updating technical documentation such as architecture and design documents, user manuals, system documentation, technical standards, qualification documents, and training materials.
• Work within a multi-site IT team located in Denmark and the USA.
• Documents, maintains, and monitors compliance to GxP and security policies as needed.
• Performing all job duties with a security-first and best practices mindset.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have most or all of the below qualifications:

Experience

• Experience with enterprise deployments of Microsoft technologies (e.g. Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure HCI, PAWs, Fabric, Replica.)
• Experience in Active Directory administration, implementation, and design. Working knowledge of Windows DNS, DHCP, GPO, Sites and Services, etc.
• Experience with network hardware and software, such as Cisco, Fortinet, and Ubiquiti.
• Experience with and able to work in a tiered permissions environment.
• Experience with hypervisors (Hyper-V, Azure HCI, etc.) and Azure VMs (IaaS) best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with ability to solve problems using appropriate solutions.
• Ability to adhere to best practices and having a security-first mindset.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting a plus.
• Hands-on experience and technical understanding of backup and storage solutions.
• Experience of working in the life sciences industry and working with GxP systems and validation processes.
  

Education

• Some years in a similar technical position. Desired degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Equivalent Experience.
  

Personal qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize projects independently.
• Demonstrable excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills verbally as well as in writing.
• Energy and drive for team results, consistent high performer.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy being part of a great team and achieving things together.
• Fluent in English (company language) and Danish.

What we offer

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.

Our work environment is characterized by strong cross functional teamwork, room for individual performance and development, informality and respect, high work-ethics and engagement, and fun.

At Zealand, we understand the value of a diverse workforce. As an employee, you will be part of an innovative, cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural working environment.

We offer a combined compensation package which includes a base salary, pension, bonus, and an attractive 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 www.zealandpharma.com.

Want to join?

Then send your CV and application as soon as possible and no later than May 30, 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

No agencies, please.

CVs will be sent to the USA.

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 internal product candidates focus on specialty gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Additionally, the portfolio includes clinical license collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim and pre-clinical license collaboration with Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Zealand is based in Copenhagen (Søborg), Denmark. For further information about the Company's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com or connect with us through LinkedIn.