Competencies
Where Lars is strongest.
- Lean thinkingExpert
- Process transformationExpert
- Operating SystemExpert
- Data analysisExpert
- Project ManagementExpert
- Complexity reductionExpert
- Business IntelligenceSubstantial experience
- Quality ManagementSubstantial experience
- Effective leadershipSubstantial experience
- Training and educationSubstantial experience
Clients
Novo NordiskFerringALK
Relevant project highlights
- 01Global pharmaceutical company: Led cross-functional problem solving of a critical potency issue, combining manufacturing and QC data to find the root cause. Error in QC reference standard methodology identified; batches released and production resumed. Problem-solving facilitator
- 02Global pharmaceutical company: Post-merger integration of a US factory, establishing raw material and packaging supplies; co-led programme across Denmark and the US. New suppliers identified and clear progress on supply chain qualification. Program manager
- 03Global pharmaceutical company: Input/output model for a network of 20+ contract manufacturers, revealing growing work-in-progress and enabling new queue management and planning. 40% queue reduction in six months, record releases and improved delivery performance. Lean expert
- 04International pharmaceutical company: Training and coaching of more than 60 international leaders in systematic problem solving. Lean coach
- 05Global allergy immunotherapy company: Scrap analysis across five production sites in Europe and the US, with a scrap-tree visualisation and coordinated local improvements and standardisation. Significant scrap reduction and better visibility of loss drivers. Manufacturing excellence manager
- 06Global allergy immunotherapy company: Nine-month improvement project with operators and chemists, simplifying API production by removing redundant steps, reducing documentation and improving planning. ROI above 100%, higher yield, shorter production time and added capacity. Lean expert and project lead
- 07Global allergy immunotherapy company: Implementation of a centralised QA oversight and reporting system across the production network. Improved quality performance across the network. Project manager
- 08Global allergy immunotherapy company: Capacity-point model for aseptic production, translating complex product requirements into a shared planning system for production and supply chain. Fewer backorders, better capacity utilisation and a common planning language. Lean expert
- 09Global allergy immunotherapy company: Co-led a one-week improvement blitz with production support and QA, mapping release processes, setting standards and introducing visual planning. 30% shorter product release lead time. Lean expert and project manager
Career
- 2024 –ZILLION Consulting Group
- 2021 – 2024Novo Nordisk, Global contract manufacturing, CVP cLEAN Partner
- 2020 – 2021ALK, Manufacturing Excellence Manager
- 2019 – 2020Ferring, Continuous Improvement Leader
- 2010 – 2019ALK, Lean & Business Support Manager, Director, Senior CMC Project Manager, Team leader, Project Manager
- 2006 – 2010Radiometer, Scientist
Education
- MSc in Chemical Engineering, DTU, Institute of Physical Chemistry (1997)
- PhD, Technical University of Denmark (2000)
- Certified Scrum Master (2009)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (2018)
Skills
- Languages
- Danish, English
- Systems
- SAP
- International
- Belgium, Germany, UK, USA, Japan
