Ulrik Meyer
About Ulrik Meyer
Ulrik Meyer serves as the Head of Operations at the Novo Nordisk Foundation, a position he has held since 2018. He has a background in political science from Aarhus Universitet and extensive experience in hospital administration and management.
Current Role at Novo Nordisk Foundation
Ulrik Meyer serves as the Head of Operations at Novo Nordisk Foundation since 2018. In this role, he oversees various operational aspects of the foundation, contributing to its mission and strategic objectives. His extensive experience in healthcare management supports the foundation's initiatives in promoting health and medical research.
Previous Experience at Novo Nordisk Foundation
Before his current position, Ulrik Meyer worked as a Program Manager at Novo Nordisk Foundation from 2015 to 2018. In this capacity, he managed programs that aligned with the foundation's goals, ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of various projects.
Leadership Roles in Healthcare
Ulrik Meyer has held several leadership positions in healthcare institutions. He was the Center Director at Rigshospitalet from 2009 to 2015, where he managed operations within one of Denmark's largest hospitals. Prior to that, he served as the Hospital Director at Sundby/Amager Hospital from 1994 to 1997.
Academic Background
Ulrik Meyer studied at Aarhus Universitet, where he achieved a cand. scient. pol. degree from 1978 to 1986. This academic background provided him with a strong foundation in political science, which complements his extensive experience in healthcare management.
Roles in University Administration
In addition to his healthcare roles, Ulrik Meyer worked as an Administration Chief at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen from 2004 to 2006. He also held the position of Development Chief at Rigshospitalet from 2007 to 2009, focusing on operational improvements and strategic development.