nordic affiliate

ISPE Nordic Affiliate invites you to an onsite event at Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd [NN1], Denmark, on 11 November 2025, from 14:00 - 18:00 (including networking). Location: Novo Nordisk, Novo Alle 1, 2880 Bagsværd.

Join Novo Nordisk with ISPE CEO Mike Martin & VP Thomas Zimmer to explore pharma innovation, networking, and membership opportunities.

Purpose

This ISPE Nordic Affiliate event is designed for Novo Nordisk employees and external life science professionals to explore opportunities to deepen engagement with ISPE in 2025 and beyond. With Copenhagen as a strategic focus and the ISPE Europe Annual Conference coming here in April 2026, this event marks a key milestone in strengthening ISPE’s presence in the region.

A Rare Opportunity - Meet ISPE Global Leadership 

We are pleased to welcome Michael A. (Mike) Martin, President and CEO of ISPE, who will be joining us live and in person for this exclusive event. Also attending is Thomas Zimmer, ISPE’s Vice President of European Operations, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality, safety, and manufacturing. Mike’s visit reflects ISPE’s strong commitment to the Nordic region and offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with ISPE’s global and European leadership.

Global leader driving ISPE’s mission to advance pharmaceutical science and manufacturing excellence worldwide. Mike’s exclusive Denmark appearance offers insights into ISPE’s strategy and future in the Nordic region. 

Former Senior VP at Boehringer Ingelheim with decades of pharma leadership in quality, safety, and manufacturing across Europe and the Americas. Active in industry initiatives on drug shortages and anti-counterfeiting.

Who Should Attend

  • Novo Nordisk employees (all departments)
  • External ISPE members and non-members
  • Students, Young Professionals, and Early-Career Scientists
  • Anyone interested in global best practices in pharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing

Agenda (subject to change)

14:00: Doors Open at NN1

14:30 – 14:40 | Welcome & Orientation 
Søren Thuesen Pedersen, External Affairs Senior Director, Novo Nordisk

14:40 – 15:00 | Keynote: ISPE’s Global Mission & Strategic Vision 
Michael A. (Mike) Martin, President & CEO, ISPE

15:00 – 15:20 | ISPE in Europe & the Nordic Region: Current Initiatives & Future Plans 
Thomas Zimmer, Vice President, European Operations, ISPE

15:20 – 15:50 | How do we see this co-operation as seen from Senior Management in Novo Nordisk 
Anna Kleine, Corporate Vice President, Novo Nordisk

15:50 – 16:10 | Spotlight Case Study 1

16:10 – 16:30 | Q&A - How to proceed from here? 
Q&A with ISPE leadership

16:30 – 18:00 | Networking and Happy Hour at Novo Nordisk' Fritidscenter (Laurentsvej 45, 2880 Bagsværd).

Logistical Details

Important Information for Online Participants: To attend the event online, please make sure to register through NemTilmeld. Once registered, you will receive a link to the event a few days prior to the event date.

Directions for onsite participants:

Novo Nordisk NN1, Novo Alle 1, 2880 Bagsværd

By car: Drive to Novo Alle 1, 2880 Bagsværd, Denmark. Limited parking is available outside.

We encourage the use of public transport to ease potential parking difficulties.

By public transportation: S-train: Take the S-train to Bagsværd Station. From there, it is a 12-minute walk to the venue or take Bus 250S: Take bus 250S and get off at the Laurentsvej 45 stop, which is only two stops away. From there, it is just a 5-minute walk to the venue.

Changes in your registration?

If you need to make any changes to your participation, please update your registration by 05 November (EOB). This helps us ensure accurate food ordering and minimize waste. 

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