Pendicon Pharma & Health Care was established in 2009 by Kjartan Bjerre-Christensen, MD, BBA.
Educational background
Kjartan Bjerre-Christensen is a Medical Doctor, Bachelor of Business Economics and Officer of the Reserve.
Job experience
2009-CEO and Owner of Pendicon Pharma & Healthcare
2007-2008CEO - Transmedica-group (www.transmedica.dk, www.spenshult.se)
2002-2007Medical Director - Pfizer Denmark
1993-2002Medical Director - MSD Denmark
1992-1992CRA – MSD Denmark
1990-1991Clinician, Herlev University Hospital
Top Management
Development of strategic plans
Development of operating plans based on strategic plans
Planning and implementation of restructuring activities in connection with mergers and turnarounds
Development and implementation of processes for efficiency improvements
Extensive experience with internal and external risk management
Professional competencies
In-depth insight into political-economical decision making processes in the Danish Health Care Sector
Extensive experience with lobbying activities and interaction with public and private decision makers
Solid knowledge of rules and regulations relevant for the pharmaceutical industry
Experience with organizational development and downsizing
Experience as Chairman/Member of Company Boards
Specialist Competencies
Significant experience within the pharmaceutical business with special emphasis on
Market access (reimbursement, formularies mv.)
Coordination of pre-marketing activities
Risk management (e.g. processes for Interaction with Health Care Professionals)
Medical Affairs
Medical communication and information
Supervision of Health Economic activities
Clinical operations
Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance
Experience with development and maintenance of quality management systems, incl. ISO9000
People Interaction
Strong communication skills in groups and person-to-person
Significant experience with training and education
Extensive participation in European and Global Task Forces and Teams
People Management
Robust experience with management of knowledge based employees
Significant experience with developing high performing teams
Extensive experience as sponsor/coach for cross-functional teams
Significant experience with change management in connection with downsizing and restructuring
A full CV is available from
Pendicon ApS • Tlf.: (+45) 45 95 13 50 •