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MD, PhD, DMSc
Board Certification in General Medicine
Erik Deichmann Heegaard, with a PhD, DMSc, and an Executive MBA, is a seasoned clinician and pharmaceutical executive. His expertise covers drug development to commercialization. Known for his patient-first ethos, effective communication, and value-based leadership, he has deep strategic insight and strong networking skills. He founded MedPro Consulting in 2024 to elevate clinical development, medical affairs, and strategic planning.
2014 - 2023
Executive Master of Business Strategy Program at Copenhagen Business School: International Medical Diploma Program in Strategy and Medical Product Innovation (2014), International Industry Certificate in Medical Marketing & Sales Strategy (2015), and International Industry Certificate in Medical Product Supply (2016). Board Work: Roles & Responsibilities (2023).
2004
Awarded a Doctorate of Medical Sciences (DMSc) degree from the Health Faculty, University of Copenhagen.
Thesis: Diagnostic and Clinical Aspects of Human Parvovirus B19 Infection.
2001
Defended a PhD from the Health Faculty, University of Copenhagen.
Thesis: Parvovirus B19 Infection in Pediatric Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
1994
Bachelor and undergraduate medical school (Cand. med.) University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Erik Deichmann Heegaard - Work Experience
2021 - 2024
Lead Medical Expert, Evaxion BioTech A/S
2020 - 2021
Medical Director, Nordics, UK & Ireland, Seagen
2016 - 2017
Nordic Medical Oncology Franchise Head, Novartis
2015 -2016
Head of Medical Affairs, Oncology Business Unit in Denmark, Novartis
2017 - 2020
Nordic Medical Director, Novartis
2011 - 2015
International Medical Director, Global Development. Novo Nordisk A/S
2010 - 2011
Principal Scientist at the International Biological Threat Reduction Program, Sandia National Laboratories, NM, USA
2008 - 2010
Director of Global Medical Affairs, Bavarian Nordic A/S
2002 - 2008
Chief Medical Consultant and Deputy Unit Head at the Center for Biosecurity and Biopreparedness, Statens Serum Institut
2001 - 2013
Consultant, Copenhagen Acute Medical Care
2006
Municipality medical consultant, Fagernes, Norway.
2002 - 2004
Limited term doctor in private practice, Copenhagen.
1996 - 2002
Fellow at the Surgical Department, Amager Hospital.
Fellow at the Obstetric-and Gynecological Department, Hvidovre Hospital.
Fellow at the Psychiatric Department, Copenhagen Municipality Hospital.
Fellow at the Geriatric Department, Medical Center, Amager Hospital.
Fellow at the Pediatric Department, Amager Hospital.
Fellow in a family practice, Copenhagen.
1996
Resident at the Ear- Nose- and Throat Department, Glostrup Hospital.
1994 - 1996
Resident at surgical-, and internal medicine departments, and a family practice in Copenhagen County.
1999 - 2002
Clinical Assistant, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Rigshospitalet.
1997
Research Fellow, Institute for Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Copenhagen.
1994
Research Assistant, Institute of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Copenhagen.