Tagged with Denmark

Alexion Dana Vigier, Regional Vice President at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease blends clinical training as a French general practitioner with broad pharmaceutical leadership experience. Formerly President of the French Pharma Association in Oncology and a Global Franchise leader at AstraZeneca, she now oversees Alexion’s operations across Central and Northern Europe, including…

Denmark Michael Kocher, Chief Executive Officer of Xellia, brings over 15 years of pharmaceutical industry experience to his leadership role at the Danish API manufacturer. Under his leadership since October 2023, the company has undertaken a comprehensive strategic realignment, divesting its US operations while refocusing on its core competencies in fermentation-based…

Denmark At first glance, Denmark might seem an unlikely hub for pharmaceutical production. With its small size and some of the highest labour costs in Europe, manufacturers might decide to look elsewhere. Yet major global players like Fujifilm Biotechnologies and AGC Biologics are doubling down on their Danish investments, expanding facilities…

Denmark Morten Graugaard, former partner at Novo Holdings A/S, a global life science investment fund, became CEO of Orbis Medicine in February 2025. Drawing on his deep experience in life sciences and venture capital, he has led the company to raise EUR 116 million in funding, positioning Orbis as a pioneer…

Denmark Leading GN’s Hearing division with over a decade of insight and hands-on experience, Peter Justesen has overseen the company’s evolution into a more integrated, globally attuned, and innovation-led organisation. In this conversation, he reflects on the group’s transformation, the technological frontiers of hearing care, and the urgency of reframing hearing…

Denmark After years abroad, Radiometer’s President and CEO, Francis Van Parys, returned to Europe to lead one of Denmark’s most historic MedTech companies into its next chapter. In this interview, he discusses how Radiometer is redefining its role, moving beyond instrumentation to become a driver of time-sensitive clinical decisions through digital…

Global Whether in the corridors of the FDA or the fast-evolving frameworks of ANVISA in Brazil, regulators around the world are undergoing a quiet revolution. While mature markets like the US and Europe double down on digitalisation and real-world evidence, emerging players like Brazil and China are accelerating access and joining…

Denmark As European biotech continues to navigate tightening capital markets and increasing global competition, Kurma Partners is doubling down on its core belief: that world-class innovation can, and should, be built and scaled from within Europe. Managing Partner Rémi Droller shares how Kurma’s investment model combines early-stage company creation with long-term…

Europe Pharma and biotech companies are doubling down on innovation and, often, outsourcing just about everything else. That shift has turned contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs) into critical partners, not just service providers. The sector is booming, but pressure is building fast: demand is surging, capacity is stretched, and new…

Denmark As clinical trials increasingly drift toward Asia and the US, can Denmark offer a blueprint for revitalising Europe’s competitive edge?   As Europe’s leader in clinical trials per capita, Denmark combines a deep domestic commitment to cutting-edge research with strong international confidence as a destination for investment. In 2023, the…

Denmark While Big Pharma giants chase blockbuster drugs across multiple therapeutic areas, three Danish mid-cap companies are pursuing a different path to survival. Facing mounting pressures and global competition, ALK, LEO Pharma, and Lundbeck have turned to fresh leadership and bold transformation strategies. Drawing on exclusive interviews with the three CEOs…

Denmark Kasper Møller, Chief Technical Officer and General Manager of AGC Biologics Denmark, shares insights into the company’s strategic priorities and the role of its Copenhagen facility in AGC Biologics’ global network. Møller discusses the ongoing expansion of the site, the growing complexity of biologics manufacturing, and the evolving demands of…