Gertrud will drive the building of the development operations team, establishing and overseeing the operational setup and execution of Epitopea-sponsored clinical trials, according to current guidelines and requirements.

She brings over 20 years of experience in clinical operations and development across biotech and pharma, including leadership roles at Nykode Therapeutics, Zealand Pharma, and Takeda.

Gertrud has directed clinical trials from Phase 1 through 4 in multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology, rare diseases, and metabolic disorders. She holds an MSc in Pharmacy from the University of Copenhagen and a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine from the University of Basel.

Gertrud is passionate about operational excellence and advancing innovative therapies through well-executed clinical trials.