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How Novo Nordisk partners with academia, biotech companies and beyond

We invite you to an exciting networking event in collaboration with our partner Novo Nordisk, on 27 May 2025. Novo Nordisk’s external innovation teams will be introducing their approach to building partnerships across a diverse spectrum of collaborators, including scientists, academic institutions, startups, biotech innovators, and established pharmaceutical companies.

We will hear about Novo Nordisk R&D’s scientific strategy and therapy approach, as well as partnering opportunities, ranging all the way from collaborations and licensing to equity investments and acquisitions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your professional network and gain knowledge that could inspire your next big idea!

Participation is free. However, registration is required before 20 May 2025.

Program

17:30

Door opening

18:00

Welcome by BaseLaunch

18:10

Scientific and therapy area strategy of Novo Nordisk R&D

18:25

Partnering, business development and licensing strategy

  • Miriam Frieden, PhD, Corporate VP, Early Innovation, Outreach & Alliances, Novo Nordisk

18:40

Outreach and partnership programs

  • Daniel Timmerman, PhD, VP of Innovation Outreach, Global Drug Discovery, Novo Nordisk

18:55

Equity investment program

  • Neil Anderson, PhD, Sr. Director, Early Innovation, Outreach & Alliances, Novo Nordisk

19:10

Q&A session

19:30

Networking Apéro

Partners

Novo Nordisk