Hanne Hedegaard Villesen

Driving Clinical Development with Integrity & Impact | Passionate About People | Building Strong Teams Across Clinical & Safety Functions

Birkerød, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

I'm Hanne, an experienced leader in clinical drug development with over 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry. I’m passionate about building strong teams and delivering results that make a difference for patients. Leadership Focus *Leading cross-functional teams across clinical development, regulatory, medical affairs, and pharmacovigilance *Coaching and developing people with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and adaptability *Managing resources and budgets with transparency and care *Driving projects from planning to publication with a patient-centered mindset I believe in leading with integrity, supporting others, and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.

Experience

  • Clinical Science Lead at GSK
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    The Clinical Science Lead is accountable for the scientific design, scientific oversight and interpretation of results of the study.

  • People Manager | Global Pharmacovigilance Leader | Head of Safety Surveillance at ALK
    May 2018 - Jul 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Key Responsibilities & Achievements: *Experienced in building strong, motivated teams with a focus on trust, quality, and collaboration. *Active contributor to global safety leadership and internal strategy at ALK. *Involved in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement of quality systems. *Known for a supportive leadership style that empowers people to grow—professionally and personally.

  • Project Manager at KLIFO A/S
    Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 · 6 mos

  • Clinical Pharmacology Study Manager (CPSM) at Lundbeck
    Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 · 6 mos

  • ALK (Full-time · 10 yrs 3 mos)
    • Global Medical Affairs Manager
      Aug 2015 - Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Key Responsibilities & Achievements: *Provided medical insights and data interpretation to support market access and brand strategy. *Coordinated expert speakers and scientific presentations at international conferences. *Contributed to global marketing plans with strategic medical input and cross-functional collaboration.

    • (Senior) Clinical Project Manager | Cross-Functional Leadership in Global Trials
      Aug 2007 - Jul 2015 · 8 yrs

      Key Responsibilities & Achievements: *Led global Phase I and III clinical trials, ensuring high-quality execution and regulatory alignment. *Coordinated cross-functional deliverables (clinical operations, biostatistics, medical writing) during marketing authorization submissions. *Supported the implementation of EDC systems and contributed to the development of quality documentation. *Known for aligning diverse stakeholders and translating strategy into action.