Jens Christian Laursen

Senior Director driving growth and innovation in preclinical research through market expansion, strategic partnerships, and new product development. I specialize in building alliances and launching solutions that help biopharma, biotech, and CROs accelerate pipelines, reduce risk, and improve overall research outcomes. Proven track record of expanding markets, creating customer value, and strengthening competitive positioning. My career began at the bench, where I conducted in vitro and in vivo pharmacology and translational research, primarily within the CNS and PNS. This foundation gave me both scientific depth and a passion for transforming data into impact — leading to multiple peer-reviewed publications and a strong skillset in problem-solving, knowledge translation, and innovation. Today, I bring that scientific perspective into the strategic side of life sciences, driving market expansion, alliance development, and new product innovation. I am passionate about enabling the industry to accelerate therapeutic development by advancing the generation, application, and integration of preclinical models and platforms including GEM models, in vitro systems, and genetic profiling services. As a leader, I strive to be inclusive, determined, and continuously curious. I enjoy mentoring the next generation of talent and collaborating across functions to ensure our portfolio evolves with customer needs. I challenge the status quo, advocate for change, and believe that creative ideas and effective execution are critical to sustaining business health and delivering value to patients worldwide.