Birgitte Bejder

Birgitte Bejder is a seasoned public affairs executive with over 20 years of experience in health policy, patient advocacy, and market access within the life sciences sector. Currently serving as the Head of Governmental Affairs and Market Access at AstraZeneca, Birgitte has previously held key positions at Lundbeck, including Head of Government Affairs and Director of Government Affairs. Birgitte's background includes significant roles at other prestigious organizations, such as GlaxoSmithKline and Venstre, the Danish Liberal Party. Educated at the University of Copenhagen with a degree in Political Science, Birgitte is dedicated to improving patient access and outcomes through strategic innovation and effective communication.