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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.

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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.

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