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Jacob Hallengreen

Executive Life Science Director | Transformation Programs | CAPEX | Tech Transfer | CDMO | SC

About Me

Executive Life Science Director with 20 years of experience providing on-demand leadership for complex, cross-border programs from strategy to execution across CAPEX delivery, technology transfer, and operational readiness. I operate at the executive and senior-leadership level and am recognized for creating clarity in high-complexity, multi-stakeholder environments through strong execution discipline, integrity, and scalable leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive commitment. Key competencies and core focus • My strength lies in translating strategy to execution – translating and internal anchoring execution strategy with best-practice governance in CAPEX or CMO partnerships, de-risking delivery, and ensuring capital translates into operational and business value. • Transformation programs within Life Sciences, including owner’s representation in multi-stakeholder, international settings on a fractional or retainer basis. • CAPEX and investment program leadership (greenfield, brownfield, expansions). • Program and portfolio governance, decision frameworks, and Board/SteerCo reporting. • Business Development, Technology transfer, CMO and contract manufacturing setups. • Operational readiness, GMP compliance, CQV, and execution excellence. • Consulting business development and scalable growth.

Jurisdiction

Regions: Europe, Africa, Asia
Country: United States

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Co-Founder & Partner Hallengreen Consulting I/S
2025 - Present

• Co-founded Life-science consultancy, enabling strategic transformation and execution for global pharma clients through flexible leadership models. • Advisory within CAPEX management, project and program governance, technology transfer. • Acting as trusted owner’s representative and strategic partner for complex international projects.

Executive CAPEX Program Director Lifera
2025 - 2025

• Leading the CAPEX Program covering large-scale strategic investments across the life-science portfolio. • Responsible for direction, stakeholder alignment, and transparent program reporting to internal and external boards. • Act as sector strategist and owner’s representative, shaping value propositions and pursuit strategies for major projects and key accounts; coaching local leaders and federate communities of practice. • Developed and implemented the program governance framework and project execution strategy. • Established partnerships with global engineering service providers and local authorities. • Building organizational capability and mentoring future leaders to sustain long-term execution excellence.

Program Director Novo Nordisk A/S
2023 - Present

• Multi country portfolio delivery leadership: Governance, performance oversight and reporting. • Partnership strategy and senior stakeholder engagement across public and private partner ecosystems. • Directed establishment of human insulin production in Africa - full supply chain from production to patients. • Built and led a global team and introduced a governance model for global program management. • Reported to the Global Steering Committee on strategic and operational milestones.

Managing Director of Program and Project Management Ramskov Consulting Group ApS
2022 - 2023

• Established and grew the Program & Project Management business line within pharma consultancy. • Delivered CAPEX project leadership for Novo Nordisk and Fujifilm. • Managed team development, client engagement, and business growth.

Project Director Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S
2019 - 2022

• Led construction and delivery of Ferring’s new global HQ and R&D facility in Denmark. • Directed cross-functional project team of 35 and a 250-person construction site. • Reported to the Executive Steering Committee and external financial stakeholders. • Implemented a new organization and project execution plan ensuring on-time, compliant delivery.

Project Manager to Project Director Novo Nordisk A/S
2011 - 2019

Held multiple senior project leadership roles across manufacturing, sourcing, and international expansion: • Program Director, Strategic Sourcing — Led lean packaging sustainability program across 7 SVP areas. • Senior Program Manager, Local Manufacturing. Developed global Technology Transfer framework; led conceptual design of aseptic facility in Algeria; managed business development of a CMO project in Turkey. • Senior Project Manager, Global Project Office. Responsible for the NN Project Execution Model; led major greenfield projects in Iran, Algeria, and Russia; managed laboratory expansions in Denmark. • Senior Project Manager, NN Site Denmark. Managed aseptic facility revamp and revalidation programs. • Project Manager, Technical Support. Delivered new manufacturing processes, IT, and automation systems.

Mechanical & Process Engineer to Project Manager NNE Pharmaplan A/S
2006 - 2011

• Managed process & utility work packages for major pharma clients including UCB, Novo Nordisk, DSM, and Pronova BioPharma. • I specialized in GMP design, commissioning, and qualifications of pharma/biotech facilities.

Maintenance & Operations Engineer DONG Energy
2005 - 2006

• Operational responsibility for power plant systems during early career phase.

Education

Diploma of Technology Management and Marine EngineeringSyddansk universitet
2002 - 2005

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

Danish
English