Jacob Sten Petersen, Novo Nordisk head of global research
May 19, 2026 11:22 AM EDT
PeopleR&D
Q&A: Novo Nordisk research chief discusses streamlined R&D, asset integration and role of AI
Elizabeth Cairns
Novo Nordisk's global research head Jacob Sten Petersen discusses post-reorganization R&D strategy, pipeline diversification beyond semaglutide, and AI's role in drug discovery.
Jacob Sten Petersen, Novo Nordisk head of global research
May 19, 2026 11:22 AM EDT
PeopleR&D
Q&A: Novo Nordisk research chief discusses streamlined R&D, asset integration and role of AI
Elizabeth Cairns

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