Role in PharmNovo: Global project lead.
Born: 1965
Education: MSc chemical engineering and PhD biotechology from Technical University of Denmark, BCom from Copenhagen Business School.
Other current appointments: None.
Work experience: Jesper is a very experienced pharma project leader with global experience across EU, US, China, Japan, and rest of world from early- as well as late-stage drug development projects and with significant experience from interactions with regulatory authorities such as EMA, FDA, PMDA, and CFDA.
For almost two decades, Jesper headed numerous global projects and large, global, cross-functional project teams at Lundbeck across the entire value chain and across small molecules and biologics. He was amongst others global project lead on successful development of Brintellix®/Trintellix® from pre-clinical development over phase I, II, and III clinical development and to registration and launch. Trintellix®/Brintellix® is today a globally launched blockbuster.
Holdings: None.
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The final results from the Phase I clinical for our neuropathic pain drug candidate PN6047, demonstrates safety and tolerability and a lack of the adverse effects commonly associated with conventional opioids. The findings from the Phase I trial show that PN6047 is safe and well-tolerated at the doses tested, with no serious adverse events reported.
Read moreBengt von Mentzer founded PharmNovo 16 years ago, and today, his visionary approach and scientific process still drive the development of the groundbreaking compound PN6047. At the intersection of innovation and scientific leadership, Bengt von Mentzer is paving the way for how to reshape the landscape of chronic pain treatment.
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Read moreOlof Breuer's presence at PharmNovo exemplifies the company's commitment to pioneering advancements in pain relief. His visionary approach, honed through years of experience, positions him as a driving force in the quest for novel concepts in neuropathic pain relief.
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