02/04/2026 updated
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Strategy & Business Development Consultant (Tech/Life Science)
Malmö, Sweden
Denmark +1
Doctoral degree, Analytical Chemistryinfo: Denmark, Sweden
About me
Strategy & BD consultant. 20+ yrs of experience from tech-driven companies, scale-ups & corporates. PhD in chemistry. Strong commercial track record from sales, product management, interim roles & strategic work at IKEA. Pragmatic, hands-on and trusted in complex growth and transformation situations
InnovationChemistryBusiness To BusinessBusiness DevelopmentVenture CapitalClean TechnologyLeadershipInnovation ManagementNew VenturesProduct ManagementStrategy ExecutionStakeholder EngagementStakeholder ManagementTeam ManagementSales Strategy
Strategic Transformation
Leadership across functions, systems, and organizational layers from early concept to implementation
Cross-Functional Leadership
Driving alignment and momentum in matrix organisations through influence, trust, and shared ownership
Stakeholder Engagement & Persuasive Communication
Building bridges between departments, partners, and investors even in politically or structurally complex environments
Innovation & Venture Management
Experience across corporate venture, start-ups, and cleantech, from sourcing to execution and strategic follow-through
Execution Under Uncertainty
Proven ability to initiate, structure, and deliver in early-stage and ambiguous contexts, with limited formal authority
Product & Commercial Insight
Deep operational experience in product management, sales strategy, and value positioning, especially in B2B contexts
Scientific and Analytical Fluency
Ph.D. in chemistry and strong ability to absorb complexity, work with technical specialists, and translate into business
Board Participation & Strategic Ownership
Investor representative with active roles in audit, remuneration, IP and strategy committees
Leadership across functions, systems, and organizational layers from early concept to implementation
Cross-Functional Leadership
Driving alignment and momentum in matrix organisations through influence, trust, and shared ownership
Stakeholder Engagement & Persuasive Communication
Building bridges between departments, partners, and investors even in politically or structurally complex environments
Innovation & Venture Management
Experience across corporate venture, start-ups, and cleantech, from sourcing to execution and strategic follow-through
Execution Under Uncertainty
Proven ability to initiate, structure, and deliver in early-stage and ambiguous contexts, with limited formal authority
Product & Commercial Insight
Deep operational experience in product management, sales strategy, and value positioning, especially in B2B contexts
Scientific and Analytical Fluency
Ph.D. in chemistry and strong ability to absorb complexity, work with technical specialists, and translate into business
Board Participation & Strategic Ownership
Investor representative with active roles in audit, remuneration, IP and strategy committees
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2021
Languages
DanishFluentGermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluentSwedishNative speaker
Project history
Operating as an independent advisor to founders, boards, and executive teams in life science, biotech, and deep tech companies, supporting strategic decision-making in periods of transition, growth, and financial constraint
Co-developed the strategy and operating model for an early-stage HealthTech venture fund with a target size of EUR 100 million, focused on science-based companies across European ecosystem
Corporate venture capital unit under IKEA Group Corporate Finance with a mandate to support enterprise-level strategic priorities, including digital transformation, logistics, and customer experience