Jesper Pedersen

Jesper Pedersen is an experienced procurement professional with a robust background in leading strategic procurement initiatives across various sectors. Currently serving as Director and Head of Indirect and R&D Procurement at LEO Pharma since May 2017, Jesper oversees a team that manages procurement for Professional Services, Marketing, Facility Management, and more. Prior roles include leading pharmaceutical procurement activities at Novo Nordisk, where responsibilities spanned R&D outsourcing, laboratory equipment sourcing, and category management. With earlier positions at CiToxLAB Scantox and LAB Research focusing on procurement and supply chain management, Jesper has built a strong foundation in contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, complemented by an HD in Supply Chain Management from Copenhagen Business School.