Michael Lee-Pedersen

Michael Lee-Pedersen is an experienced production chemist with a strong background in GMP manufacturing, specializing in equipment, reactor design, process design, and maintenance.

As a project manager, Michael has led API process validation projects and served as an equipment subject matter expert, overseeing more than 20 projects.

He is enthusiastic about promoting cross-functional collaboration in the pharmaceutical industry and GMP manufacturing, adept at leading diverse teams and fostering relationships with individuals from various backgrounds.

Michael's keen interest lies in people management, where he is dedicated to motivating and developing others. His extensive management experience is evident in his successful project outcomes and daily operational activities.

Committed to process optimization, Michael consistently pursues the best solutions for any given situation, demonstrating a focused, result-oriented approach in all his endeavors.

With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering focusing on continuous pharmaceutical production and flow chemistry, Michael has showcased his expertise by transforming batch processes into continuous production setups, as evidenced by his peer-reviewed articles.

Education-wise, Michael has pursued his academic endeavors at the Technical University of Denmark, culminating in a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, an M.Sc. Eng. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, and a B.Sc. Eng. in Applied Chemistry and Technology.

In his professional journey, Michael has held key roles at reputable organizations such as Xellia Pharmaceuticals as an API Production Specialist and Production Engineer, at Novo Nordisk as a Pilot Scientist, at Lundbeck as a Process Chemist, and had stints as an Industrial Ph.D. Student at both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Lundbeck.