Andreas Ross Kirk

I build partnerships that turn science into commercial opportunities | Business Development & External Innovation | New Product Strategy | Novo Nordisk

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

I work at the intersection of business development, strategy, and innovation within pharma. My focus is on identifying and translating external opportunities - assets, technologies, and partnerships - into scalable commercial value. I bring a strong commercial perspective shaped by experience in both market access and strategic planning - ensuring that opportunities are evaluated not only on scientific potential, but on real-world pricing, reimbursement and adoption dynamics. At Novo Nordisk, I work with: • Evaluation of external innovation opportunities • New product planning and portfolio strategy • Cross-functional alignment across R&D, commercial, and leadership I’m particularly interested in: – Strategic partnerships and licensing – Early- to mid-stage asset evaluation with a strong commercial lens – Bridging early innovation with market reality I bring a structured, commercially grounded approach to innovation - balancing long-term portfolio value with near-term business impact. Always open to connecting with others working in business development, biotech partnerships, and external innovation.

Experience

  • Novo Nordisk (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior Director, Head of Early Pipeline, Commercial
      Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

      - Heading up the Early Pipeline team within weight management - Shaping future pipeline to address the unmet needs of people living with overweight and obesity - Responsible for the portfolio of internal and external early innovation

    • Global Portfolio Director
      Apr 2024 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Assess external innovation opportunities and partnership potential within Weight management - Contribute to portfolio strategy decisions impacting pipeline initiatives - Driving cross-functional alignment between R&D and commercial stakeholders - Evaluating business cases for new assets / licensing opportunities

    • Associate Global Portfolio Director
      Feb 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Beyond providing guidance to internal early projects, also responsible for commercial input to business development opportunities, assessing strategic fit, portfolio strategy, valuation and guiding on commercial attractiveness.

  • Copenhagen Economics (Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark)
    • Economist
      Apr 2018 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Analyst
      Aug 2016 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Senior Research Assistant at CEPOS
    Aug 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr

    Assisting in economic and policy analysis

  • Aarhus University (4 yrs)
    • Research Assistant
      Jan 2013 - Aug 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Analysing data from Statistics Denmark and providing assistance to researchers

    • Student Instructor
      Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Teaching subjects (Bachelor level): Business Statistics I Business Statistics II

  • Board Member (Spækhuggerudvalg) at Economic Association (Økonomisk Forening)
    Nov 2013 - Nov 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Co-organizer of the career fair "Spækhuggeren".