Senior Director Research Competitive Intelligence

Does it excite you to shape research strategy by turning breaking external data in obesity and metabolic health into actionable insights? Do you have experience with research competitive intelligence and quantitative analysis? 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 Sr. Director, Research Competitive Intelligence, this role will shape Zealand Pharma’s research direction by integrating external landscape to influence  research portfolio. The position will stay on top of the rapidly evolving landscape (peer reviewed publications, press releases, patents, and congress readouts) and develop independent, data‑driven insights in close collaboration with internal or external subject matter experts. 

The role currently reports to Chief Scientific Officer & EVP, Dr. Utpal Singh, and partners closely with Research, Medical, Development, IR, and Commercial stakeholders. This is a hands‑on scientific leadership role requiring deep understanding of discovery chemistry, pharmacology, advanced quantitative methods, data visualization, and executive‑ready communication. 

We offer exciting responsibilities 

• Track and synthesize competitive intelligence across metabolic health and adjacencies, including competitor readouts, publications, and patent literature in areas aligned to or adjacent to Zealand’s strategy and portfolio 

• Rapidly internalize breaking external data and independently develop analyses, narratives, and implications for Zealand’s research strategy and portfolio choices 

• Apply quantitative methods to capture, analyze, and visualize complex datasets (e.g., preclinical and clinical data), translating findings into actionable recommendations 

• Develop high‑impact, communications (briefings, presentations, written summaries) as a primary research competitive intelligence point of contact 

• Partner across‑functionally with Research, Medical, Development, IR, and Commercial teams to align on key questions, decision points, and strategic options 

• Build repeatable competitive intelligence “products” and operating rhythms (e.g., landscape monitoring, event coverage, thematic deep‑dives) to support leadership decision‑making 

Your profile 

This role suits a scientifically rigorous, externally oriented leader who operates with urgency, curiosity, and sound judgment. Success requires comfort working independently on ambiguous problems while collaborating effectively in a matrixed environment. The ideal profile combines deep scientific acumen in metabolic disease with strong analytical thinking and crisp communication for senior audiences. 

• PhD (or equivalen