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As Orifarm grows to make healthcare accessible to as many as possible, so does cross-border collaboration and engagement in all parts of our company.   Recognizing the importance of effective communication in our multinational environment, where English serves as our corporate language, we have initiated a 12-week course for interested warehouse colleagues in Denmark. This course, comprising 12 sessions of 3 hours each, aims to equip our warehouse team with the necessary language skills to excel in their roles, serving Orifarm locations all over Europe.   The enthusiasm among our employees is evident and all participants are eager to master skills such as writing and reading emails in English and engaging in job-relevant conversations.  Here's to embracing new learnings.

Orifarm steps into the future of workplace innovation with the launch of our very own Artificial Intelligence tools.  Our new Orifarm Generative AI tools are set to revolutionize the way we work, empowering all Orifarm colleagues with support and efficiency in day-to-day tasks. The tools are designed to assist colleagues regardless of function, boosting productivity and freeing up valuable time for creativity and strategic thinking. Looking for opportunity has always been deeply rooted in the Orifarm DNA.  By embarking on the journey into the future of work with our own AI tools, we limit the risk of data leaks to outside parties; as with everything we do, we are committed to ensuring the highest level of safety. 

We’re really proud to announce that mbrace menopause has won a Danish Beauty Award!  The Danish Beauty Awards was held on 19 April in Copenhagen, Denmark, and mbrace won in the Inner Wellbeing Category. mbrace is a series of food supplements designed for women in menopause. Menopause is a natural part of aging, yet still met by many myths and misunderstandings, and there’s generally a lack of information to women experiencing menopause. We hope to improve focus on menopause, so that we all understand what the period may entail and be better equipped to respond to the changes. With the three products in the series, we want to let women know that these changes can be managed to keep living life to its fullest.   For more information about mbrace, please visit https://orifarmhealth.dk/brands/mbrace

After relocating his family to Orifarm Norway in Oslo, Robin Lorvik learned valuable lessons navigating cultural differences and enhancing business interactions in Norway. Reflecting on notable aspects of his transition to Norway, Robin emphasizes navigating cultural differences:   “Compared to Denmark, Norwegians tend to be more humble and less direct, which has required me to adjust my communication style. Consulting with colleagues has been pivotal in refining our approach and strengthening relationships with our customers. So, although Denmark and Norway share many similarities, there are small differences as well,” says Robin Lorvik.  Throughout his time in Orifarm Norway, Robin has achieved significant milestones, including succesfully implementing Nycoplus floor displays in 465 pharmacies and leading various projects aiming to enhance visibility and customer navigation to provide healthier days for as many as possible.  “While adapting to life in Norway has presented challenges, embracing local activities like joining a football club has enriched my personal experience. Overall, I'm grateful for the opportunities and satisfaction this move has brought both personally and professionally, “Robin concludes. 

From stepping into Orifarm as a Student Assistant to now being the youngest manager in Norway, Thea Henie Tinderholt's time in Orifarm has been nothing short of transformative.  “In many ways, I’ve grown alongside Orifarm,” Thea Henie Tinderholt starts, when asked about her journey as part of Orifarm Norway.  Beginning her career at Orifarm in 2016, Thea initially dived into parallel imports and product research. Upon completing her studies in Administration and Management, she was offered a permanent role as Portfolio Coordinator for generics medicine and parallel imports.  From starting with a smaller portfolio and being part of a very small team in Norway during her student days to now being a team of 18 with a diverse and expansive portfolio, both Orifarm and Thea have flourished over the years. “I ended up in Orifarm almost by coincidence during my first year of university. Luckily so! It has been an exciting journey that has led me to my current role with responsibility for a large and quite broad portfolio,” says Thea Henie Tinderholt who continues:  “It's been an exciting adventure, and I'm eager to continue embracing new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”  We’re thrilled to be part of the professional development of young talents like Thea. Here’s to inspiring the next generation of female leaders!

Following the successful integration of assets and people from Takeda, Orifarm will now simplify the business model. “Since the acquisition of the Takeda assets almost three years ago, Orifarm has changed quite significantly. We have integrated new businesses, we expanded into new geographies, and we welcomed many new colleagues. The combined effort of everyone in Orifarm has taken us far, and today we have a strong platform for continuous growth,” says CEO Erik Sandberg. A significant change will be the merger of the two business areas, Health Access and Healthcare, as they will be combined into one business area. “In order to sharpen our profile and offering towards our customers will we merge our two commercial business units into one, ensuring that we face the customers as one unified commercial organization,” says Erik Sandberg. To match the new commercial set up, Orifarm has decided to combine supply chains into one business unit covering sourcing and supply chain. Finally, Orifarm will adjust the rest of the organization to match the commercial setup and ensure efficient processes and an agile organization ready to respond to customer’s need. “With this restructuring we would like to prepare Orifarm for future growth by ensuring one face to the customer and operating in a more agile and lean organization,” says Erik Sandberg. Changes to the Executive Management Group As a consequence of the new organizational structure, a few changes to the Executive Management Group have been implemented. The combined commercial business unit will be headed by Thomas Brandhof, who will assume the role as Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for the entire portfolio and markets. Thomas was previously Chief Commercial Officer in Orifarm´s Health Access business unit.. Thomas Hedegaard has been promoted and will assume the position as Chief Sourcing Officer. Thomas was previously Vice President of Procurement in Orifarm’s Health Access business unit. The role as Chief Sourcing Officer is new in Orifarm, and Thomas will play a vital role in leading and developing an end-to-end supply chain, covering both the former Health Access and Healthcare business units.  There will be no changes to support functions, except that Corporate Communications will move to Global People & Culture headed by Chief People Officer, Andreas Friis. Consequently, VP, Corporate Communication Kristian Lysgaard steps out of EMG. Unfortunately, the changes also mean that Chief Commercial Officer, Orifarm Healthcare, Dennis Dencher, will leave Orifarm as his position is terminated. “It is with regret, we have to say goodbye to Dennis. He has been deeply involved in integrating the assets we acquired from Takeda, including welcoming more than 600 people and ensuring a successful integration. Dennis can be immensely proud of his significant contribution, and I wish him all the best going forward,” says CEO Erik Sandberg. The new Executive Management Group Chief Executive Officer Erik Sandberg Chief Financial Officer Jacob Berg Lucassen Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Brandhof Chief Sourcing Officer Thomas Hedegaard Chief People Officer Andreas Friis Chief Information Officer Klaus Mortensen Chief Corporate Compliance Officer Birgitte Røddik Corporate Development Officer Ulrik Markussen

This weekend football talents from Denmark and abroad come together when the Christian Eriksen Cup kicks off just minutes from Orifarm’s headquarter.  “At Orifarm, we work every day to create healthy days for as many people as possible. As a National Partner, we have the opportunity to work toward that goal beyond Pharma. By promoting youth communities centered around sports, we support not only football talents but also an active community that fosters joy and health,” says Erik Sandberg, CEO at Orifarm.  Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dDb5Jvs5 

Orifarm is proud to sponsor Sport’n’Charity – an organization helping children affected by cancer by offering physical activity known to improve the children's health in this vulnerable time. Orifarm is proud to sponsor Sport’n’Charity who helps children affected by cancer by offering individual training programs suitable to the course of their illness.  Scientific research shows that children and youth affected by cancer who are physically active during and after their cancer treatments can limit the risk of complications, illnesses, and disabilities. Sport’n’Charity is a cause truly close to our hearts in Orifarm. We are united in one, simple purpose: for as many as possible, as healthy a day as possible. “Orifarm exists to bring healthy days to as many as possible. Sport’n’Charity is about just that. Recognizing that we all have different challenges and possibilities, we are more than happy to support the work done by this fantastic organization to enable as healthy a day as possible for children that are fighting to overcome physical challenges second to none. These children are incredible, and we are genuinely proud to support them on this tough journey,” says Erik Sandberg, CEO of Orifarm. In collaboration with physiotherapists and training specialists, a training program is developed individually for every child. This means that the activities are tailored to the child’s course of illness; some train at home and some while in hospital. Research further shows that children affected by cancer who are physically active with others are more motivated to complete the training and do so for a longer period of time, which is why also their families and friends are welcome to join the training program. You can learn more about Sport’n’Charity here (information in Danish): www.sportncharity.dk

Danish pharma company Orifarm, leading in parallel import in the EU and owner of numerous healthcare brands, announces its recent appointment of Birgitte Røddik as new Chief Corporate Compliance Officer. Birgitte Røddik takes on the role of Chief Corporate Compliance Officer in Danish pharma company Orifarm. Holding a Master’s in Science and having held positions in Medtronic and Novo Nordisk, Birgitte Røddik brings valuable insights from the pharmaceutical industry. “I am very happy to welcome Birgitte Røddik to the Orifarm team. Birgitte Røddik joins us with comprehensive experience from the industry, combining the quality function with operational planning and commercial outlook. With this insight, she is to ensure that our high-quality mindset persists throughout our organization, making sure that the quality of Orifarm products is maintained from manufacturer to supplier to end-user. Patient safety is our top priority,” says CEO of Orifarm, Erik Sandberg. With more than 25 years' experience in developing and executing strategy into viable implementation plans and operating models and combining these with quality, regulatory affairs, and operations excellence, Birgitte Røddik seeks to further develop the important compliance function at Orifarm: “Orifarm plays a substantial role in society when it comes to making medicine accessible at affordable costs. I look forward to continuing the work in Corporate Quality Compliance, ensuring that we support the transformation of Orifarm so that Orifarm continues to be a customer-centered and healthy business as well as a great place to work. I look very much forward to collaborating with the competent team in Orifarm and supporting the exciting growth that lies ahead for Orifarm,” Birgitte Røddik says. Birgitte Røddik had her first day at Orifarm on 01 December 2023. She most recently held the position as Partner in consultant agency Valcon.