Globally known professor and dermatologist joins LEO Pharma

9 October 2023

Privately-held Danish dermatology specialist LEO Pharma has named Professor Alexander Egeberg, a globally recognized dermatologist and top key opinion leader as the company’s new vice president, head of global medical affairs.

Prof Egeberg will start in his new role January 1, 2024, reporting to Becki Morison, executive VP global product strategy and international operations with LEO Pharma.

Prof Egeberg joins LEO Pharma from a role as professor of dermatology at the University of Copenhagen and head of one of the largest clinics in Northern Europe for biologic therapy at Bispebjerg Hospital's Department of Dermatology. Having authored over 300 international scientific publications, he is an expert in inflammatory skin diseases with extensive experience in epidemiology, real-world evidence, translational medicine, and clinical trials. In addition, he has through his work in medical affairs at Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and as a consultant for additional global pharma companies built a solid understanding of corporate pharma.

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