Scientific Programme Manager Frontier Grants The Lundbeck Foundation

The Lundbeck Foundation is one of Denmark’s largest commercial foundations. By our independent research grants we strive to benefit Danish-based biomedical sciences research, science education and research communication. 

Scientific Programme Manager 
Frontier Grants 

We have experienced that maturing basic research to a financeable and commercially tangible venture opportunity, requires activities that often fall outside the scope supported by traditional grants.  

To fill that gap, Lundbeck Foundation has now introduced Frontier Grants to facilitate the transition from basic research with significant potential to an attractive prospect for investors.  

In essence, a Frontier Grant serves the dual purpose to mature the science, at the frontiers of its field, along with its talented innovators.    

The scope of the Frontier Grants covers all projects within health science or enabling technologies, with a duration of up to 18 months and a max budget of DKK 7.5 m. The recipients of Frontier Grants will receive mentoring, including portfolio executives and other experts. 

The successful candidate will together with the Senior Scientific Director form a team of two with primary responsibility for the Frontier Grants and participate in a working group with members from LF Grants & Prizes and LF BioCapital. 

Main responsibilities 

Responsibilities of the Scientific Programme Manager, Frontier Grants, in close collaboration with the Senior Scientific Director, will include, but not be limited to: 

• Create strong relationships to the Danish academic health science ecosystem 

• Identify projects and talented scientist eligible for Frontier Grants 

• Develop, together with the grantee, a clear execution plan for the Frontier Grant 

• Ensure the project will report progress and challenges to the Lundbeck Foundation 

• Participate in development of the material to be presented for potential investors. 

Line of reference:

Scientific Programme Manager, Frontier Grants, will be reporting to Jan Egebjerg, SVP for Grants & Prizes.  

We are looking for a person with: 

• PhD within health science, pharmacology/pharmacy, medical chemistry, or another life sciences related field 

• Insight in drug discovery and/or drug development processes  

• Experience with project management 

• Understanding of patent processes 

• Interest in commercial and competitive analysis 

• Entrepreneurial mindset 

• Open-mindedness  

• Good communication skills 

• Good analytical skills 

Location:

Lundbeckfonden, Scherfigsvej 7, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark 

How to apply: 

Send your digital application to job@lundbeckfonden.com. 
The search will be kept open until we find the right candidate. 

Contact:

You are welcome to contact Senior Scientific Director, Grants & Prizes, Paul E.G. Kristjansen, MD PhD DMsc (pkr@lundbeckfonden.com) with queries.